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Y196 KAW

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,415 mi
Last recorded47,415 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 KAW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 47,415 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 45,985 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 45,005 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 43,829 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 43,014 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 42,424 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 41,770 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 40,934 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.2c)

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 Apr 2017 39,804 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 38,415 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 36,914 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 34,155 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 31,574 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 30,149 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 25,597 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 22,324 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 19,225 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 16,372 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 14,084 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 10,906 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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Y196 KAW is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y196 KAW, 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 Y196 KAW registered?

Y196 KAW is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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