MOT Check for YAMAHA XJs

The YAMAHA XJ makes up 36,561 of the overall 2,792,709 YAMAHA MOT test results. Select your XJ model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess  Occurs:38 times
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) Occurs:12 times
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on  Occurs:40 times
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:20 times
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:21 times
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) Occurs:24 times
Front Position lamp not working a Occurs:22 times
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) Occurs:47 times
Throttle operating incorrectly  Occurs:26 times
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam ii Occurs:27 times
Drive chain excessively loose  Occurs:159 times
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:20 times
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:20 times
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working  Occurs:11 times
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Occurs:13 times
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised  Occurs:35 times
Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Occurs:30 times
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working  Occurs:11 times
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough  Occurs:31 times
Headlamp aim out of alignment Occurs:668 times
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:14 times
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:129 times
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) Occurs:13 times
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:20 times
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort  Occurs:23 times
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