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Y737 EAY

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127 mi
Last recorded127 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY737 EAY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 127 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 30,820 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 30,771 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 30,654 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 30,411 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 30,194 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 29,868 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 29,653 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 29,327 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 29,327 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 29,233 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 29,233 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 28,660 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 27,493 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 22,331 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 26,967 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,703 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 24,417 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,417 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 21,746 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 21,746 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 15,962 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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Y737 EAY is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y737 EAY, 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 Y737 EAY registered?

Y737 EAY is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y737 EAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y737 EAY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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