MOT Status
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45,921 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake binding but not excessively Fr. Brake (1.2.1 (f))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Rear brake banjo joints (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame Slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear fork corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Road spring corroded Rear shock spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit fr. tyre 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Rear brake banjo joints (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame Slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear fork corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Road spring corroded Rear shock spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit fr. tyre 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear fork corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear fork corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear fork corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear tyre side wall has cracks
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ900?
Based on 45,127 MOT tests across 4,133 vehicles.
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R87 BLC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
Across all 1998 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 31,642 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 R87 BLC, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R87 BLC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 24 July 1998.
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