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Y96 RDD

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,889 mi
Last recorded83,889 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 RDD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2026 83,889 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 83,269 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 81,624 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 80,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 80,764 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 79,362 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 78,597 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 76,086 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 72,348 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 70,008 miles

Central Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 69,370 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 68,728 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 68,178 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 66,641 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 65,866 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 64,136 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 59,432 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 51,484 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 42,414 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 42,414 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 34,574 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

nail or metal object in rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,794 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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Y96 RDD is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y96 RDD, 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 Y96 RDD registered?

Y96 RDD is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 18 June 2001.

Is Y96 RDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y96 RDD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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