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Y603 KNC

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,337 mi
Last recorded37,337 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY603 KNC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 37,337 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 37,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn At frame mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 36,165 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 36,046 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 36,046 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 35,539 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 34,615 miles

rear lower shocker link worn

rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 16 Aug 2014 34,323 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 33,730 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 33,297 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 29,184 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,755 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 27,151 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 27,151 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 25,288 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 25,284 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 20,960 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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Y603 KNC is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y603 KNC, 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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What year was Y603 KNC registered?

Y603 KNC is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y603 KNC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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