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R204 UBP

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,071 mi
Last recorded49,071 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 UBP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,071 miles

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

cant see rear brake fluid level

Fail 21 Mar 2016 49,071 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,253 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,139 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 35,586 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 35,206 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2009 34,689 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 33,721 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 33,719 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 30,496 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 26,126 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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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.

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