MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
slight free play in r/wheel/brg throttle cables routing poor
Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)
Rear Brake linkage clevis joint excessively worn (3.2.A1d)
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
slight free play in r/wheel/brg throttle cables routing poor
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ900?
Based on 45,127 MOT tests across 4,133 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R229 HGC is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R229 HGC, 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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R229 HGC is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 November 1997.
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