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MU51 OSR

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,608 mi
Last recorded61,608 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 OSR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 61,608 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 59,950 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 57,621 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 56,149 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 54,217 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 51,699 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 47,746 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 43,576 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 39,326 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 34,387 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 34,258 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 27,529 miles

Vehicle very slightly pulls to the left when applying rear brakes heavily

Pass 14 Oct 2013 22,433 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 17,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 17,884 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 17,884 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 17,554 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 14,575 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 14,575 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 11,649 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 10,111 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 7,771 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 5,347 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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MU51 OSR is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MU51 OSR, 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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MU51 OSR is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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