Yamaha XJ900

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 892 cc

Y285 GLGMOT history

Y285 GLG is a red petrol Yamaha XJ900 first used on 23 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 20,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
20,920 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 GLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
XJ900
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
892 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y285 GLG was last recorded at 20,920 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,718 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
202 miles
Average per year
813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 20,920 miles
  • 2025 – 20,718 miles
  • 2024 – 20,480 miles
  • 2023 – 20,473 miles
  • 2014 – 20,464 miles
  • 2013 – 20,462 miles
  • 2012 – 20,379 miles
  • 2011 – 20,025 miles
  • 2010 – 19,636 miles
  • 2009 – 18,064 miles
  • 2008 – 16,892 miles
  • 2007 – 15,098 miles
  • 2006 – 10,992 miles
  • 2005 – 4,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,920 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.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,920 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    20,920 miles
    Test number
    357275161650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass20,718 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    20,718 miles
    Test number
    154357893588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass20,480 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    20,480 miles
    Test number
    180007195292
    • AdvisoryRear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber corroded but not excessive

  4. Pass20,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    20,473 miles
    Test number
    152952961314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail20,473 miles (+9)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,473 miles
    Test number
    471415696199
    • DangerousRear Brake disc fractured Crack found (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFloor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass20,464 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    20,464 miles
    Test number
    507698684164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,462 miles (+83)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    20,462 miles
    Test number
    609288193143
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  8. Pass20,379 miles (+354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    20,379 miles
    Test number
    168969472101
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  9. Pass20,025 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    20,025 miles
    Test number
    338003701483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,636 miles (+1,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    19,636 miles
    Test number
    464141400202
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  11. Pass18,064 miles (+1,172)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    18,064 miles
    Test number
    322103709450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,892 miles (+1,794)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    16,892 miles
    Test number
    312192118466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,098 miles (+4,106)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,098 miles
    Test number
    474339897112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass10,992 miles (+6,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    10,992 miles
    Test number
    701539376108
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  15. Pass4,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    4,079 miles
    Test number
    541710105248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y285 GLG

Does Y285 GLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y285 GLG is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y285 GLG?
The MOT on Y285 GLG is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y285 GLG done?
Y285 GLG was recorded at 20,920 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 813 miles a year.
Has Y285 GLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 GLG has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on Y285 GLG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y285 GLG find?
Y285 GLG passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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