MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Number plate deteriorated
Nearside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
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)
Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
front brake reqires bedding in
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.
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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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