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EO51 HYR

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,220 mi
Last recorded41,220 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 HYR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 41,220 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

headlamp has reduced image

Pass 17 Jun 2025 41,061 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 40,664 miles

Fuel hose damaged but not to excess perished (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 40,103 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 36,861 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 36,716 miles

Oil leak

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 36,578 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 36,575 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 34,291 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,023 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,932 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,099 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Sep 2006 18,480 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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EO51 HYR is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 27,900 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 EO51 HYR, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EO51 HYR registered?

EO51 HYR is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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