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W123 YAM

2000 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

36,196 mi
Last recorded36,196 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ90029,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW123 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 36,196 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 36,194 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 36,189 miles

Body mounting fixings insecure upper rear engine mounting bolt inadequate (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp(s) not working switch missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted handlebar/brake levers fouling bodywork (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Body panel slightly loose bolt missing o/s/f (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

speedometer incorrectly mounted but functional

Pass 4 May 2022 36,139 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 36,092 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 36,058 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 35,994 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 35,973 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 35,973 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 35,963 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 35,963 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 35,786 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 35,786 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,486 miles

Park brake adatped for disabled use

Pass 26 Sep 2009 35,223 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,424 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 34,424 miles

Parking brake not fitted on at least one wheel on a 3 wheeled vehicle (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 53,406 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 51,530 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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W123 YAM is a 2000 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 29,108 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 W123 YAM, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W123 YAM registered?

W123 YAM is a 2000 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W123 YAM 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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