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T971 JLF

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,435 mi
Last recorded17,435 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT971 JLF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 17,435 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 16,632 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 14,564 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 14,516 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 14,470 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 14,330 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 14,032 miles

Front Front suspension soft

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 13,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2012 13,801 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 13,638 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 13,309 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 12,976 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 12,841 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 12,403 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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T971 JLF is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T971 JLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T971 JLF registered?

T971 JLF is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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