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T950 KCV

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,871 mi
Last recorded45,871 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT950 KCV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 45,871 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 45,857 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 45,427 miles

Central Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 45,427 miles

Central Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 43,046 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 40,495 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 40,495 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,338 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 39,338 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 38,746 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 37,476 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Jul 2013 37,476 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Jul 2012 35,141 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2012 35,141 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,878 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,439 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,794 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 19,612 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 17,936 miles

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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T950 KCV is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T950 KCV, 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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T950 KCV is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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