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T943 KAW

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

47,597 mi
Last recorded47,597 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT943 KAW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 47,597 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 47,594 miles

Front Outer Footrest insecure both foot pegs missing lock devise (6.2.12 (a))

Front Outer Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both fork seals leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2024 45,163 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 43,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 43,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 42,901 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 42,426 miles

Bike fitted with an aftermarket exhaust silencer but is not excessively loud.

Pass 3 Jun 2017 42,206 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2017 42,206 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2016 41,119 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Apr 2015 40,183 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 39,800 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 39,696 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 39,696 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 39,097 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 39,089 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 38,266 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 37,899 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,591 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 34,569 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 34,006 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 19 May 2007 34,006 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ900?

Based on 45,127 MOT tests across 4,133 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
1,020
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 727
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 569
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 485
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 425
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 242
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T943 KAW is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 32,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJ900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T943 KAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ900 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T943 KAW is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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