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Y887 GNJ

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,919 mi
Last recorded47,919 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY887 GNJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 47,919 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 47,905 miles

Nearside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 47,490 miles

Front suspension slightly soft.

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak from oil cooler.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 46,745 miles

front brake hoses untidy -secured with cable ties

front tyre valve fractured -tyre flat

play evident in rear brake lever

slight blow from front pipe to head

front tyre valve fractured-tyre flat

Pass 13 Jun 2017 45,266 miles

oil evident around oil cooler

slight dampness around o/s fork leg

Pass 17 Jun 2016 42,845 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Fuel tank (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swinging arm (6.1.1a)

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Silencer (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 42,845 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Fuel tank (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swinging arm (6.1.1a)

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Silencer (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Tyre valve cap missing

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2014 41,819 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 40,602 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 39,656 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 39,653 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 37,176 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 34,516 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,720 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 26,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Apr 2008 16,462 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 16,462 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 6,577 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 97,404 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 97,404 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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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Y887 GNJ is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y887 GNJ, 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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Y887 GNJ is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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