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T986 ARU

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Grey Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT986 ARU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2020
Fail 6 Feb 2015 45,965 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 45,965 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 44,138 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 42,138 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 38,125 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 35,001 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 30,164 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 25,004 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 25,004 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 19,308 miles

FRONT BRAKE LEVER IS BENT

FRONT RIGHT INDICATOR DAMAGED

LEFT HANDLEBAR GRIP IS LOOSE (BUT NOT INSECURE)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 15,974 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 15,967 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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T986 ARU is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Grey with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 T986 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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What year was T986 ARU registered?

T986 ARU is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 15 May 1999.

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