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G497 MEC

1990 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,585 mi
Last recorded56,585 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XJ90037,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG497 MEC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 56,585 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 56,583 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Upper Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 54,176 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2016 50,730 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 May 2014 50,201 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 49,371 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2013 49,371 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 47,636 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 47,624 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front brake reqires bedding in

Pass 25 Apr 2008 44,686 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 44,515 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 44,361 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 44,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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G497 MEC is a 1990 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 37,929 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 G497 MEC, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G497 MEC is a 1990 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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