MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,268 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear brake calliper split pin missing
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ900?
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R656 YVW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 R656 YVW, 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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R656 YVW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 22 September 1997.
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