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T98 BLN

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

24,566 mi
Last recorded24,566 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT98 BLN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 24,566 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 21,259 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre excessively aged 17 years (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre excessively aged 17 years (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 21,218 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 21,218 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 21,194 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 21,194 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 21,010 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 21,001 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 20,795 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 20,517 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 19,532 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 18,920 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 18,469 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,287 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 14,341 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Sep 2006 13,843 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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T98 BLN is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T98 BLN, 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 T98 BLN registered?

T98 BLN is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T98 BLN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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