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Y237 GDW

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

33,490 mi
Last recorded33,490 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY237 GDW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 33,490 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 26,123 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 21,704 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front TYRE PERISHING.

Pass 10 May 2016 18,419 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 18,409 miles

front mudguard broken

Fail 15 Jan 2014 18,409 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

front mudguard broken

Pass 22 Nov 2011 18,242 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 May 2011 18,119 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 18,116 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 17,870 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 17,870 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,230 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 13,788 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 13,345 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 13,345 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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Y237 GDW is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y237 GDW, 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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Y237 GDW is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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