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Y118 KNC

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,744 mi
Last recorded30,744 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 KNC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2014 30,744 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 30,744 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 21,639 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 20,694 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 20,685 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 19,725 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 48,567 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 42,465 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 42,465 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jul 2005 34,529 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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Y118 KNC is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y118 KNC, 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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What year was Y118 KNC registered?

Y118 KNC is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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