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Y356 GNY

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

33,342 mi
Last recorded33,342 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY356 GNY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 33,342 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 33,174 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 33,174 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 32,628 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 31,933 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 31,399 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 30,957 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 30,088 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 30,088 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect new mot law has to be non show plate and solid black numbers (0.1 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 26,624 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 24,593 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 24,593 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 4 May 2016 22,130 miles

Front tyre pressure low

Pass 12 May 2015 19,462 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 16,959 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2014 16,959 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,373 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 15,373 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 13,038 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 12,106 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 11,533 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 10,851 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 10,666 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 8,599 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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Y356 GNY is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y356 GNY, 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 Y356 GNY registered?

Y356 GNY is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y356 GNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y356 GNY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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