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Y48 HWB

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,712 mi
Last recorded72,712 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY48 HWB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 72,712 miles

Central Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced STAND SEIZED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front BRAKE RESERVOIR CAP BADLY CORRODED

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 72,712 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced STAND SEIZED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front BRAKE RESERVOIR CAP BADLY CORRODED

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 68,266 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 66,794 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 65,026 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 64,548 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2013 62,343 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 62,343 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2012 59,914 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2011 56,849 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2010 52,312 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 52,306 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,478 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 43,043 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 36,675 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2007 36,675 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2006 35,504 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 35,504 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 35,493 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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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Y48 HWB 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 68.4%.

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 Y48 HWB, 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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Y48 HWB is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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