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Y477 HKE

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

62,872 mi
Last recorded62,872 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 HKE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 62,872 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 62,850 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 62,062 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 61,563 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 61,452 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 61,285 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 59,564 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 56,743 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has little damping effect

Pass 16 Oct 2017 104,378 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 55,195 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 54,259 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 Oct 2016 54,233 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play Linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Clutch lever pivots worn

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,729 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 49,727 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 46,445 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 46,437 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Clutch Lever Pivot Worn

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 44,798 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 41,555 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 39,127 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 36,301 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 36,301 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 32,640 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 31,643 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 31,643 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 28,120 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 23,562 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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Y477 HKE is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y477 HKE, 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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Y477 HKE is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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