Yamaha XJ900

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 891 cc

Y256 CBAMOT history

Y256 CBA is a green petrol Yamaha XJ900 first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 27,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2026
Mileage
27,892 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 CBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
XJ900
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
891 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 CBA was last recorded at 27,892 miles on 18 Mar 2025, 1,463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Dec 2011: 12,115 miles, lower than 26,494 miles on 23 Nov 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
26,429 miles · 13 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1,463 miles
Average per year
730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 27,892 miles
  • 2024 – 26,429 miles
  • 2023 – 25,501 miles
  • 2022 – 23,042 miles
  • 2020 – 22,351 miles
  • 2018 – 21,527 miles
  • 2017 – 20,473 miles
  • 2016 – 19,330 miles
  • 2015 – 18,680 miles
  • 2014 – 17,962 miles
  • 2013 – 15,437 miles
  • 2012 – 13,753 miles
  • 2011 – 12,115 miles
  • 2010 – 26,494 miles
  • 2009 – 25,441 miles
  • 2008 – 23,402 miles
  • 2006 – 14,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,892 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,892 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    27,892 miles
    Test number
    423496700674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass26,429 miles (+928)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    26,429 miles
    Test number
    952573750094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass25,501 miles (+2,459)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    25,501 miles
    Test number
    524228606539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass23,042 miles (+691)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    23,042 miles
    Test number
    290032279945
    • AdvisoryBrake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass22,351 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    22,351 miles
    Test number
    203053078529
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating
  6. Fail22,351 miles (+824)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,351 miles
    Test number
    691614921948
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm no tred on right hand side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating
  7. Pass21,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    21,527 miles
    Test number
    825148745978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail21,527 miles (+1,054)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,527 miles
    Test number
    173551634742
    • Repaired at testWheel bearing rough when rotated both front bearings replaced (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass20,473 miles (+1,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    20,473 miles
    Test number
    270517586397
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
  10. Pass19,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    19,330 miles
    Test number
    237868409016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail19,330 miles (+650)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,330 miles
    Test number
    549228646587
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
  12. Pass18,680 miles (+718)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    18,680 miles
    Test number
    358284264792
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyre unevenly worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyre unevenly worn
  13. Pass17,962 miles (+2,525)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    17,962 miles
    Test number
    165413324364
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • NoteRear tyre unevenly worn
  14. Pass15,437 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    15,437 miles
    Test number
    408862623333
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • NoteRear tyre unevenly worn
  15. Fail15,437 miles (+1,684)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,437 miles
    Test number
    427972623338
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • NoteRear tyre unevenly worn
  16. Pass13,753 miles (+1,638)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    13,753 miles
    Test number
    208556122320
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • NoteCentre stand pivot seized
    • NoteRear outer brake pad worn tappered
  17. Pass12,115 miles (-14,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    12,115 miles
    Test number
    499137131392
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  18. Pass26,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    26,494 miles
    Test number
    951357020367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,494 miles (+1,053)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,494 miles
    Test number
    692277020368
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
  20. Pass25,441 miles (+2,039)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    25,441 miles
    Test number
    474861539315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,402 miles (+2,322)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,402 miles
    Test number
    773473558375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,080 miles (+6,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    21,080 miles
    Test number
    103826448446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
  23. Pass14,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    14,548 miles
    Test number
    394893336347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail14,541 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,541 miles
    Test number
    582023436304
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Questions about Y256 CBA

Does Y256 CBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y256 CBA expired on 17 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y256 CBA?
The MOT on Y256 CBA expired on 17 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y256 CBA done?
Y256 CBA was recorded at 27,892 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2025, an average of 730 miles a year.
Has Y256 CBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 CBA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on Y256 CBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Dec 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y256 CBA find?
Y256 CBA passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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