MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,159 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre sidewall cracking/perished.
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Nail in tyre ()
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Oil leak
Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
Front brake slightly spongy.
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ900?
Based on 45,127 MOT tests across 4,133 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R659 YJA is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 R659 YJA, 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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R659 YJA is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 21 October 1997.
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