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FA51 XHV

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

25,792 mi
Last recorded25,792 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XHV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 25,792 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 25,016 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 23,337 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 21,655 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 19,873 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern kick-up to offside ; masked level (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc scored ; pads run down to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 19,860 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick worn down to metal. (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern kick-up to offside ; masked level (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc scored ; pads run down to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2021 18,046 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 16,998 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 16,241 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 15,295 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 12,212 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 11,865 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 11,694 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 11,138 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 10,436 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 10,166 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 7,983 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 5,800 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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FA51 XHV is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FA51 XHV, 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 FA51 XHV registered?

FA51 XHV is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FA51 XHV safe to buy?

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