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Y399 NLM

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,988 mi
Last recorded48,988 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY399 NLM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 48,988 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 48,988 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 48,279 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 48,279 miles

Horn not working Wire disconnected. (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Lower suspension link. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 47,170 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 46,615 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 44,886 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top of linkage bracket- into swingarm (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 43,403 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 43,381 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed Around bead of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 43,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 42,516 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 40,572 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 40,142 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 40,142 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 May 2013 34,846 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,695 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 27,455 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 20,873 miles

Front Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 17,176 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 16,877 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 10,781 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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Y399 NLM is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y399 NLM, 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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Y399 NLM is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 12 May 2001.

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