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W278 PBB

2000 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,084 mi
Last recorded34,084 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ90029,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 PBB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 34,084 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 34,084 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 34,007 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 34,007 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 33,996 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 32,674 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 32,674 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 30,371 miles

front tyre

slight play in rear shock absorber lower bush

Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,864 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 24,714 miles

Front Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 17 Mar 2014 24,713 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Apr 2013 22,732 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 22,732 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 19,348 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 16,857 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2010 14,265 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 13,333 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 12,770 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 12,082 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 10,983 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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W278 PBB is a 2000 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W278 PBB, 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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W278 PBB is a 2000 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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