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T97 JAW

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,270 mi
Last recorded64,270 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT97 JAW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 64,270 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 64,270 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 60,052 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 54,428 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 42,736 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 42,264 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front brake disc rusty

Fail 10 Mar 2014 42,264 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 May 2013 38,577 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 8 May 2013 38,577 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 23 Feb 2012 35,646 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 27,957 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,598 miles

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

front tyre has slight cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2007 26,392 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 26,361 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,653 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 24,653 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

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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T97 JAW is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T97 JAW, 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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T97 JAW is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 10 May 1999.

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