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T986 SEV

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,699 mi
Last recorded49,699 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT986 SEV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 49,699 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 49,699 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 49,162 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 49,162 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 48,717 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 48,120 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 48,120 miles

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Oct 2022 48,114 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 47,645 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 47,354 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 46,096 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 45,285 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 45,080 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 44,234 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 41,760 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

front tyre valve becoming perished

Pass 15 Jul 2013 38,121 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 33,650 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 33,650 miles

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

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 30,849 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)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 28,826 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 26,884 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 24,926 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 21,711 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 19,020 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 16,368 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 SEV is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 T986 SEV, 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 SEV registered?

T986 SEV is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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