MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,892 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front tyre unevenly worn, Rear tyre unevenly worn, Both rear footrest mounting brackets corroded, Number plate letters starting to delaminate,
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front tyre unevenly worn, Rear tyre unevenly worn, Both rear footrest mounting brackets corroded, Number plate letters starting to delaminate,
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ900?
Based on 45,127 MOT tests across 4,133 vehicles.
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R818 UBM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R818 UBM, 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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R818 UBM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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