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Y158 PVJ

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

21,768 mi
Last recorded21,768 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 PVJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 21,768 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 21,599 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 21,597 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 20,310 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 17,945 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 16,489 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 16,025 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 14,267 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2017 14,267 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 11,166 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 11,166 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

WHEEL BEARINGS NOT TESTED DUE TO BINDING BRAKES

Pass 20 Jul 2012 4,120 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 3,900 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 3,860 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 3,800 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 3,565 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 3,412 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 3,249 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 2,950 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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Y158 PVJ is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y158 PVJ, 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

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What year was Y158 PVJ registered?

Y158 PVJ is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y158 PVJ safe to buy?

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