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Y426 UMR

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

49,590 mi
Last recorded49,590 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY426 UMR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 49,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 47,747 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 47,733 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 44,736 miles

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

Oil Leak

Rear Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 40,554 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 37,980 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 31,361 miles

Small Oil Leak On Engine

Pass 12 Jul 2018 22,699 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 14,809 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 13,572 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 13,526 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 13,291 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 12,648 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 11,595 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 10,518 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 8,709 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 7,813 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 6,622 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 6,622 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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Y426 UMR is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y426 UMR, 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 Y426 UMR registered?

Y426 UMR is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 13 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y426 UMR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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