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FG51 ZWB

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,337 mi
Last recorded35,337 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 ZWB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 35,337 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 35,318 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 35,016 miles

Exhaust slightly loose Internals loose also (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 34,999 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly loose Internals loose also (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 34,115 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear hugger loose but not insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2019 33,455 miles

Offside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush mono shock bushes slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2018 32,994 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 32,278 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 31,019 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 31,004 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 29,573 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 28,183 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,782 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,515 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 21,095 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 17,438 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 16,651 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 16,651 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,407 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 13,927 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 11,622 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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FG51 ZWB is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FG51 ZWB, 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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FG51 ZWB is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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