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V217 GHK

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,136 mi
Last recorded85,136 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV217 GHK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 85,136 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 85,120 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 84,979 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 84,414 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 84,269 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 84,269 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2014 84,001 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 83,571 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 82,106 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 81,487 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 80,206 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 80,206 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 May 2009 74,771 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 73,934 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 72,936 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 69,007 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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V217 GHK is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V217 GHK, 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 V217 GHK registered?

V217 GHK is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is V217 GHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V217 GHK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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