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Y309 CWN

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,595 mi
Last recorded28,595 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY309 CWN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 28,595 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 28,590 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 28,052 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 27,746 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 27,681 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 27,070 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 22,840 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 19,267 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 19,267 miles

Central Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 18,560 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 14,635 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 14,618 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 May 2014 14,425 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

headlight aim slightly high

Pass 27 Apr 2013 13,815 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 13,662 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 13,656 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 12,697 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 11,506 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 10,447 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 10,447 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,377 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 9,377 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 8,188 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 8,188 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 7,324 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 7,324 miles

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

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

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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Y309 CWN is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y309 CWN, 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 Y309 CWN registered?

Y309 CWN is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y309 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y309 CWN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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