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R489 NCH

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,683 mi
Last recorded50,683 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 NCH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 50,683 miles

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 48,708 miles

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))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 48,708 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 46,568 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 44,427 miles

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)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 44,427 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 41,413 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 41,413 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 38,876 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 38,876 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 35,715 miles

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))

Fail 7 Aug 2013 35,715 miles

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2011 31,442 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake binding slightly

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 31,442 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 27,970 miles

rear suspension hight very low and effecting the angle of the side stand.

Pass 25 Jul 2009 26,149 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 24,987 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 230,593 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 22,649 miles

rear brake pads near limit

Pass 3 Aug 2005 21,972 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
Full Yamaha XJ900 reliability report

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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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