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V124 GGS

1999 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,256 mi
Last recorded30,256 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV124 GGS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 30,256 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 30,256 miles

Position lamp not working Rear and front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 30,141 miles

Park brake has long travel

Pass 1 May 2024 29,961 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 29,932 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 29,825 miles

Front tyre slightly perished

N/S sidelight working but has two LEDs inop

Pass 8 Oct 2010 29,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 29,381 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,120 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 29,120 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Pass 7 May 2008 28,814 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 28,805 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 28,793 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 27,187 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 27,184 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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V124 GGS is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V124 GGS, 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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V124 GGS is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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