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V54 PDV

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,882 mi
Last recorded46,882 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV54 PDV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 46,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 46,743 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 46,743 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 46,498 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 45,957 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 44,441 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 42,973 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 42,973 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 40,723 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 38,493 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 38,493 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 34,428 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 34,428 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle dirty and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 28,018 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 21,894 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 16,369 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 10,643 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 10,013 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 10,013 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 9,615 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 9,086 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 8,312 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 7,122 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 5,403 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 4,369 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
Full Yamaha XJ900 reliability report

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V54 PDV is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V54 PDV, 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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V54 PDV is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 30 August 2001.

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