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T966 YHO

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

31,363 mi
Last recorded31,363 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT966 YHO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 31,363 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 Jul 2025 31,363 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 29,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 28,128 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 27,479 miles

corrosion on oil cooler pipes

front brake pads wearing low

slight corrosion on frame and swinging arm

Fail 22 Apr 2022 27,434 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front brake pads wearing low

oil cooler pipes in poor condition

rear brake disc in poor condition

slight corrosion on frame and swinging arm

slight rumble from front wheel bearings

Pass 1 May 2021 26,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear tyre perished

Fail 1 May 2021 26,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear tyre perished

Pass 14 May 2020 25,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2020 25,269 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 21,174 miles

Offside Exhaust slightly loose silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 17,626 miles

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

Nearside mirror is missing

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

Rear brake caliper has a broken bleeder but is not leaking

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 May 2017 14,759 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 14,746 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 May 2015 14,512 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 12,117 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 9,405 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 4,266 miles

Both exhaust silencer clamps heavily corroded.

Centre exhaust section corroded.

Slight corrosion to n/s lower frame around drain hole.

Slight play in lower mono-shock linkage

Pass 1 Oct 2005 42,279 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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T966 YHO 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 T966 YHO, 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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T966 YHO is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 2 August 1999.

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