MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA XJ900s year 1996

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Pass percent:80.29%

(The average a petrol YAMAHA XJ900 year 1996 passes without issue)

Based on:3,268 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	75
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	47
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	33
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	28
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	26
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	25
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	24
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	22
Registration plate issues	20
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	19
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	14
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	12
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	11
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	11
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	11
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	11
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	11
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	10
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	10
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	9
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	9
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	9
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	8
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	8
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	8
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	7
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	6
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	6
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	6
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	5
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	5
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	5
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Registration plate lamp issues	4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	4
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	4
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	3
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	3
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Front Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Rear Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	3
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	3
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3
Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut\|s\| \|4.2.3a\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	2
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. \|2.3.1\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	2
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.2.B2b\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection \|2.1.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Centre Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.7.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	2
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	2
Front Valve stem seriously damaged \|5.2.3 \|j\|\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	2
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))	2
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	75
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	47
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	33
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	28
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	26
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	25
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	24
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	22
Registration plate issues	20
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	19
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	14
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	12
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	11
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	11
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	11
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	11
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	11
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	10
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	10
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	9
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	9
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	9
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	8
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	8
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	8
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	7
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	6
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	6
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	6
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	5
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	5
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	5
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Registration plate lamp issues	4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	4
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	4
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	3
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	3
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Front Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Rear Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	3
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	3
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3
Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut\|s\| \|4.2.3a\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	2
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. \|2.3.1\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	2
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.2.B2b\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection \|2.1.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Centre Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.7.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	2
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	2
Front Valve stem seriously damaged \|5.2.3 \|j\|\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	2
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))	2
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA XJ900s year 1996

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