Yamaha XJ900

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 892 cc

T966 YHOMOT history

T966 YHO is a red petrol Yamaha XJ900 first used on 2 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 31,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2026
Mileage
31,478 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T966 YHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
XJ900
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
892 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T966 YHO was last recorded at 31,478 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 May 2008: 4,266 miles, lower than 42,279 miles on 1 Oct 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
31,363 miles · 26 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,478 miles
  • 2025 – 31,363 miles
  • 2024 – 29,014 miles
  • 2023 – 28,128 miles
  • 2022 – 27,479 miles
  • 2021 – 26,628 miles
  • 2020 – 25,288 miles
  • 2019 – 21,174 miles
  • 2018 – 17,626 miles
  • 2017 – 14,759 miles
  • 2015 – 14,512 miles
  • 2010 – 12,117 miles
  • 2009 – 9,405 miles
  • 2008 – 4,266 miles
  • 2005 – 42,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail31,478 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
  • DangerousRear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure both sides (6.1.2 (a))
  • MinorFront Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower dogbone linkage has play ( various bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake lever touches handle bar
  • AdvisoryFront oil cooler lines seriously corroded

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front brake pads wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight corrosion on frame and swinging arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail31,478 miles (+115)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,478 miles
    Test number
    440577300972
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure both sides (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower dogbone linkage has play ( various bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever touches handle bar
    • AdvisoryFront oil cooler lines seriously corroded

  2. Pass31,363 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    31,363 miles
    Test number
    293447046281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre

  3. Fail31,363 miles (+2,349)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,363 miles
    Test number
    202956010395
    • DangerousStop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass29,014 miles (+886)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    29,014 miles
    Test number
    720998578328
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass28,128 miles (+649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    28,128 miles
    Test number
    740958998012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass27,479 miles (+45)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    27,479 miles
    Test number
    721876432390
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on oil cooler pipes
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on frame and swinging arm

  7. Fail27,434 miles (+806)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,434 miles
    Test number
    990467995905
    • MajorRear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryOil cooler pipes in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc in poor condition
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on frame and swinging arm
    • AdvisorySlight rumble from front wheel bearings

  8. Pass26,628 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    26,628 miles
    Test number
    200442572930
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre perished

  9. Fail26,628 miles (+1,340)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,628 miles
    Test number
    954051247270
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre perished

  10. Pass25,288 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    25,288 miles
    Test number
    262913138085
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail25,269 miles (+4,095)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,269 miles
    Test number
    912612670109
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass21,174 miles (+3,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    21,174 miles
    Test number
    802025003404
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust slightly loose silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Pass17,626 miles (+2,867)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    17,626 miles
    Test number
    375190505898
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror is missing
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake caliper has a broken bleeder but is not leaking
    • AdvisoryRear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

  14. Pass14,759 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    14,759 miles
    Test number
    623476223663
    • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

  15. Fail14,746 miles (+234)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,746 miles
    Test number
    680720254024
    • FailureRear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)
    • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

  16. Pass14,512 miles (+2,395)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    14,512 miles
    Test number
    528106835109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,117 miles (+2,712)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    12,117 miles
    Test number
    712686860194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,405 miles (+5,139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    9,405 miles
    Test number
    100600659173
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  19. Pass4,266 miles (-38,013)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    4,266 miles
    Test number
    153409948144
    • NoteBoth exhaust silencer clamps heavily corroded.
    • NoteCentre exhaust section corroded.
    • NoteSlight corrosion to n/s lower frame around drain hole.
    • NoteSlight play in lower mono-shock linkage

  20. Pass42,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    42,279 miles
    Test number
    362714175453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T966 YHO

Does T966 YHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T966 YHO expired on 25 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T966 YHO?
The MOT on T966 YHO expired on 25 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T966 YHO done?
T966 YHO was recorded at 31,478 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026.
Has T966 YHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T966 YHO has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T966 YHO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T966 YHO find?
T966 YHO failed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick; rear tyre tread not clearly visible; front brake excessively binding, and 5 more.

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