MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,683 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Oil leak Engine ()
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Swingarm (2.4.A.1a)
Brake disc(s) slightly worn Front (3.2.A1l)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Frame (6.1.1a)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear suspension slightly corroded Swingarm (2.4.A.2d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Direction indicator not working L/H front (1.5.1c)
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake Rear (3.3.C2c)
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Rear (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Frame (6.1.1a)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear suspension slightly corroded Swingarm (2.4.A.2d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Frame (6.1.1a)
Oil leak from engine
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Swingarm (2.4.A.1a)
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Oil leak
Rear brake binding slightly
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Clutch cable worn
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
R/H footrest bent
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
An item not tested (Manual)
An item not tested (Manual)
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Clutch cable worn
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
R/H footrest worn
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake binding slightly
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake binding slightly
rear suspension hight very low and effecting the angle of the side stand.
rear brake pads near limit
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ900?
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R489 NCH is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R489 NCH, 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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R489 NCH is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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