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T981 ARU

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,916 mi
Last recorded41,916 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT981 ARU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 41,916 miles

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

Front advise mudguard cracked but secure

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 35,728 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 35,720 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 29,193 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 28,701 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 28,124 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 25,899 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 25,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Apr 2013 25,890 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 23,645 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2012 23,645 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2009 21,798 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 20,352 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 18,792 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 18,185 miles

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

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

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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T981 ARU is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T981 ARU, 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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T981 ARU is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 8 May 1999.

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