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W237 RHU

2000 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

7,230 mi
Last recorded7,230 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ90029,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW237 RHU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 7,230 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 5,960 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 5,960 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 5,861 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 5,770 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both front (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 5,524 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both front seals ADVISE renew oil seals (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 5,129 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 4,382 miles

front suspension feels slightly hard when compressed slightly reducing full travel possible slightly over filled oil level

Pass 14 Jun 2013 3,419 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

slight squeeling from rear brake when rotated

Pass 19 Jun 2012 2,517 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 2,517 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 1,772 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 1,752 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 1,752 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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

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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W237 RHU is a 2000 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W237 RHU, 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 W237 RHU registered?

W237 RHU is a 2000 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W237 RHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W237 RHU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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