MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,246 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Wheel spindle loose nut loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake caliper insecure bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Front Wheel more than one fixing loose both pinch bolts loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
very slight bind rear brake
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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J897 GES is a 1992 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1992 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 38,750 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 J897 GES, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J897 GES is a 1992 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 29 May 1992.
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