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Y256 CBA

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,892 mi
Last recorded27,892 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY256 CBA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 27,892 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 26,429 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 25,501 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 23,042 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 22,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 27 Feb 2020 22,351 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm no tred on right hand side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 14 Dec 2018 21,527 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 21,527 miles

Wheel bearing rough when rotated both front bearings replaced (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 20,473 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 19,330 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 19,330 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 18,680 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre unevenly worn

rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 19 Nov 2014 17,962 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 18 Nov 2013 15,437 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 18 Nov 2013 15,437 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 21 Nov 2012 13,753 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

centre stand pivot seized

rear outer brake pad worn tappered

Pass 3 Dec 2011 12,115 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 26,494 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 26,494 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 25,441 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 23,402 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 21,080 miles

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Nov 2006 14,548 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 14,541 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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Y256 CBA is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y256 CBA, 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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Y256 CBA is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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