MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,071 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
cant see rear brake fluid level
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn monoshock bearings worn ,bottom of shock and in link,fixing bolt insecure-loose. (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swinging arm bearings worn (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS
cant see rear brake fluid level
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Oil leak
Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
l/h silencer slightly loose
Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Oil leak
Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
l/h silencer slightly loose
rear tyre has a cut in not exposing the core
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ900?
Based on 45,127 MOT tests across 4,133 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R204 UBP is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1997 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 32,472 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 R204 UBP, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R204 UBP is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R204 UBP safe to buy?
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