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LX51 KVJ

2001 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Black Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,980 mi
Last recorded93,980 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Xj 900 S32,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 KVJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 93,980 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2026 93,948 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2026 93,900 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake component insecure split pin missing brake stable bar. (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 88,052 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 79,702 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 79,151 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2022 75,947 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively foot lever (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 74,570 miles

Central Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 73,413 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 69,987 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 64,768 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 45,087 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 43,587 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 43,587 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 42,462 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,869 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 41,002 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 40,085 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 40,077 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 900 S?

Based on 1,099 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
1,037
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too high 7
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LX51 KVJ is a 2001 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Black with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Xj 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 32,332 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xj 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX51 KVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Xj 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LX51 KVJ is a 2001 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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