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Y86 RWR

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,640 mi
Last recorded35,640 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY86 RWR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 35,640 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 35,361 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 35,217 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 35,186 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 33,661 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 33,364 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 33,322 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 33,322 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 33,165 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,862 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 27,189 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 24,425 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 24,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 22,842 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 22,829 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

REAR TYRE UNDERINFLATED (9Psi)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 18,288 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 18,149 miles

Offside Rear Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 18,094 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 11,580 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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Y86 RWR is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y86 RWR, 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 Y86 RWR registered?

Y86 RWR is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y86 RWR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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