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J897 GES

1992 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,246 mi
Last recorded34,246 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ90038,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ897 GES
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 34,246 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 31,365 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 31,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 29,190 miles

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))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 29,190 miles

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))

Fail 7 Aug 2008 29,174 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 27,522 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 26,088 miles

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

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

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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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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What year was J897 GES registered?

J897 GES is a 1992 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J897 GES safe to buy?

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