CarVerify

Free Car Check

WU51 FUV

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 892cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

7 mi
Last recorded7 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 FUV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 7 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 39,672 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swingarm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 39,653 miles

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

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Swing arm corroded on inside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 39,441 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 39,441 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 38,702 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 36,611 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 34,911 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 31,935 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 27,837 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 26,706 miles

Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

loose nut behind handlebars

Pass 28 Jul 2012 26,706 miles

loose nut behind handlebars

Pass 29 Jul 2011 23,850 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 22,665 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,159 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 20,830 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 18,727 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WU51 FUV is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WU51 FUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU51 FUV?

You can check the full history of WU51 FUV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WU51 FUV registered?

WU51 FUV is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is WU51 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU51 FUV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU51 FUV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WU51 FUV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.