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Y636 PTU

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,674 mi
Last recorded58,674 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY636 PTU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 58,674 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,599 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,470 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 56,424 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 54,196 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 54,193 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 50,310 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 50,306 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 8 May 2012 47,336 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 46,613 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 43,877 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 38,135 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,250 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 21,385 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 9,966 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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Y636 PTU is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y636 PTU, 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 Y636 PTU registered?

Y636 PTU is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y636 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y636 PTU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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