MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,708 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust slightly loose both rear cans (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
gear change lever slightly bent
Nearside Front Footrest insecure damaged (6.2.12 (a))
Rear Wheel spindle loose clamp does not hold spindle secure (5.2.1 (c) (i))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Throttle operating incorrectly sticks open does not return on its own (6.2.7 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust slightly loose both rear cans (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
gear change lever slightly bent
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ900?
Based on 45,127 MOT tests across 4,133 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R819 GKN is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 R819 GKN, 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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What year was R819 GKN registered?
R819 GKN is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 January 1997.
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