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R818 UBM

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,892 mi
Last recorded87,892 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 UBM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 87,892 miles

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))

Fail 1 Jul 2016 87,892 miles

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2015 85,112 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 83,853 miles

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)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 83,853 miles

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)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 82,785 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 82,785 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2012 80,958 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 79,737 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 79,737 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2010 77,463 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Jul 2009 70,845 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 70,820 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 61,628 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 61,628 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 59,249 miles

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.

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
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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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