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Y524 ROR

2001 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,759 mi
Last recorded26,759 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Xj 900 S32,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY524 ROR
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 26,759 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 25,764 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 25,170 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 24,341 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 22,918 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 22,918 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre in poor condition as been run at low pressure. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 20,550 miles

Front brake lever bent.

Pass 24 Jan 2018 18,972 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 18,959 miles

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

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 17,461 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 14,788 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 14,723 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 14,723 miles

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

Nearside Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Offside Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 900 S?

Based on 1,099 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
1,037
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too high 7
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Y524 ROR is a 2001 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Xj 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 32,332 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xj 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y524 ROR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Xj 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y524 ROR registered?

Y524 ROR is a 2001 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y524 ROR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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