MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swingarm (2.4.A.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
rear suspension slightly stiff
Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
front fork legs pitted
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
front fork legs pitted
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 900 S?
Based on 1,099 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R456 GCG is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 36,514 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 Xj 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R456 GCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Yamaha Xj 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Xj 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R456 GCG is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 1 April 1998.
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