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Y598 PVS

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,437 mi
Last recorded37,437 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY598 PVS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 37,437 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,410 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 37,410 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 36,016 miles

exhaust slight blow

Pass 6 Jun 2009 31,275 miles

center stand corroded and cracked

slight play in shock link arm bushes

Fail 28 May 2008 27,336 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 May 2008 27,336 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 18,653 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 18,240 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 18,240 miles

Front Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b) DANGEROUS

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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Y598 PVS is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y598 PVS, 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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Y598 PVS is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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