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Y98 DFC

2001 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,736 mi
Last recorded61,736 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ90027,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 DFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 61,736 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 61,710 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 61,682 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 59,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 58,765 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 58,765 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 55,659 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 55,641 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,416 miles

Offside fork dust seal deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2011 49,258 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 49,220 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,960 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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Y98 DFC is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y98 DFC, 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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Y98 DFC is a 2001 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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