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HF51 KUP

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,808 mi
Last recorded43,808 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 KUP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 43,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 43,706 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 43,505 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 42,832 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2021 42,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 39,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 37,429 miles

Front Side light not working

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2017 37,117 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 31,581 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 26,696 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2015 26,576 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 May 2014 20,743 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 14,416 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 12,606 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 11,800 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 10,108 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 9,847 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

number plate does not conform to regulations

Pass 29 Jul 2008 9,113 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 8,568 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 7,145 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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HF51 KUP is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HF51 KUP, 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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HF51 KUP is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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