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Y466 FTW

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,095 mi
Last recorded52,095 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY466 FTW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 52,095 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 52,095 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 49,255 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 49,183 miles

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

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 45,446 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 45,446 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 44,075 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 44,072 miles

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

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,344 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,206 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 39,558 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 38,928 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 38,928 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 38,347 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 37,455 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 36,109 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
Full Yamaha XJ900 reliability report

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Y466 FTW is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y466 FTW, 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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Y466 FTW is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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