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Y958 GNH

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,188 mi
Last recorded60,188 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 GNH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 60,188 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 59,729 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 57,760 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 57,760 miles

Offside Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 55,838 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 55,041 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 54,447 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 54,035 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 53,443 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 51,306 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 49,429 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 44,465 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 40,645 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 40,608 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 37,731 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 37,694 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 35,218 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 33,026 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 32,953 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,235 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 27,489 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 25,581 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 24,951 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 24,110 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 22,494 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 21,493 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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Y958 GNH is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y958 GNH, 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 Y958 GNH registered?

Y958 GNH is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y958 GNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y958 GNH shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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