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W194 NST

2000 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,635 mi
Last recorded12,635 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ90029,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW194 NST
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 12,635 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 12,610 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose ()

Pass 7 Jul 2022 12,540 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 12,483 miles

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

both front and rear tyres badly perrished and cracked

Fail 21 Jul 2021 12,461 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front and rear tyres badly perrished and cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2014 11,615 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 11,602 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

rear wheel stiff to rotate due to rear brake slightly sticking

Pass 8 Jul 2010 11,558 miles

Handgrips in poor condition

Fail 8 Jul 2010 11,558 miles

Handgrips in poor condition

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2008 11,517 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 May 2008 11,517 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 11,426 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 11,426 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 11,259 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 11,259 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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W194 NST is a 2000 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W194 NST, 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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W194 NST is a 2000 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 3 August 2000.

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