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V246 FOT

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

30,101 mi
Last recorded30,101 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV246 FOT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 30,101 miles

Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 May 2023 29,847 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 29,651 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 29,651 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 29,650 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle is showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2019 29,475 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 28,655 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 27,079 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2017 27,079 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,903 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 25,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,362 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 25,362 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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V246 FOT is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 V246 FOT, 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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V246 FOT is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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