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Y172 PSP

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,630 mi
Last recorded40,630 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 PSP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 40,630 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 40,551 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 40,551 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 40,199 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 40,060 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 39,985 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 39,979 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Mar 2020 39,797 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 39,476 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 38,554 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 38,356 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 38,013 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 36,897 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 33,017 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 26,702 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 26,702 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 25,179 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 23,385 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

front brake slight bind

Pass 21 Jul 2009 23,385 miles

front brake slight bind

Pass 2 May 2008 20,847 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 18,842 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 15,453 miles

offside front fork slight misting of oil

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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Y172 PSP is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y172 PSP, 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 Y172 PSP registered?

Y172 PSP is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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