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Y78 UGF

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

68,421 mi
Last recorded68,421 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 UGF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 68,421 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 68,394 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 65,179 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 58,845 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 48,686 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 43,880 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 40,803 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 39,852 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 38,883 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 38,416 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,951 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,216 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,922 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,695 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 36,680 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 28,505 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 22,614 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 20,285 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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Y78 UGF is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y78 UGF, 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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Y78 UGF is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y78 UGF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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