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X429 CBT

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Grey Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

30,960 mi
Last recorded30,960 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX429 CBT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 30,960 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 30,960 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 30,835 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 30,301 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 29,528 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 27,810 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 26,539 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 24,816 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 24,815 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 22,573 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 20,892 miles
Pass 6 May 2014
Pass 2 May 2013 13,353 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 10,856 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 5,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise parking brake lever travel close to excessive

advise rear axel leaking oil

Fail 4 May 2011 5,579 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (9.2.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise rear axel leaking oil

Pass 5 May 2010 2,126 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 3,093 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 3,091 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Mar 2008
Pass 31 May 2006 18,059 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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X429 CBT is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Grey with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X429 CBT, 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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X429 CBT is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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