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:
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Occurs:22 times
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) Occurs:13 times
Handlebar deformed  Occurs:27 times
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing  Occurs:21 times
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:143 times
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing  Occurs:240 times
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:26 times
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:55 times
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering  Occurs:14 times
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:33 times
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess  Occurs:38 times
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) Occurs:24 times
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess  Occurs:38 times
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Occurs:42 times
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:116 times
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Occurs:71 times
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar dii Occurs:13 times
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:21 times
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Occurs:36 times
Drive chain excessively tight  Occurs:40 times
Steering headbearing has excessive free play  Occurs:23 times
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Occurs:36 times
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:33 times
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Occurs:13 times
Drive chain excessively loose  Occurs:159 times
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