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Y285 GLG

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

20,920 mi
Last recorded20,920 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 GLG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 20,920 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 20,718 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 20,480 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber corroded but not excessive

Pass 21 Jun 2023 20,473 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 20,473 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc fractured Crack found (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2014 20,464 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 20,462 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 20,379 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 20,025 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 19,636 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 18,064 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 16,892 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 15,098 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 10,992 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 4,079 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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Y285 GLG 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 93.3%.

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 Y285 GLG, 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 Y285 GLG registered?

Y285 GLG is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 23 August 2001.

Is Y285 GLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y285 GLG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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