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T994 OCL

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,619 mi
Last recorded61,619 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT994 OCL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 61,619 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 61,191 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 60,364 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 58,835 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 57,112 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 53,865 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 53,457 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 50,537 miles

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

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

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

both silencers slightly loose

Fail 18 Sep 2017 50,537 miles

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

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)

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

both silencers slightly loose

Pass 27 Sep 2016 49,007 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip loose

Offside Exhaust silencer loose

Fail 24 Sep 2016 49,007 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working Both (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Handlebar grip loose

Offside Exhaust silencer loose

Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,231 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 43,143 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 42,958 miles

bark busters touch on fairing on left and right lock.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 40,265 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,855 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 32,855 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,714 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 29,691 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,513 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 27,513 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))

Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,736 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 16,930 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 15,006 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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T994 OCL is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T994 OCL, 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 T994 OCL registered?

T994 OCL is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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