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G997 EVW

1990 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

36,174 mi
Last recorded36,174 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XJ90037,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG997 EVW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 36,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 36,173 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 34,749 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 34,749 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 33,533 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 32,489 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 32,489 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 30,724 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 30,724 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 27,712 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 25,302 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 23,901 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 23,901 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 22,050 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 22,050 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 20,427 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 20,420 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 20,238 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 20,230 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 19,705 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2008 19,705 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2007 18,184 miles

mirrors tuching screen on lock R/H and L/H

Pass 7 Mar 2006 17,125 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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G997 EVW is a 1990 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 G997 EVW, 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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G997 EVW is a 1990 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 18 May 1990.

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