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W274 YBM

2000 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

36,022 mi
Last recorded36,022 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ90029,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW274 YBM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 36,022 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 35,193 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 35,101 miles

Front tyre slight perishing & cracking

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 34,175 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swingarm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 33,691 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 33,179 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 32,539 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

Fail 5 May 2017 32,536 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 31,931 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 30,709 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 26,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 22,155 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 17,701 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,440 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 16,406 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Apr 2010 16,375 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 15,743 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 15,743 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 May 2007 14,751 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 12,801 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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W274 YBM is a 2000 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W274 YBM, 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 W274 YBM registered?

W274 YBM is a 2000 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 23 May 2000.

Is W274 YBM safe to buy?

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