MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA XJ900s year 1997

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Pass percent:83.29%

(The average a petrol YAMAHA XJ900 year 1997 passes without issue)

Based on:4,674 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	103
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	47
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	38
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	28
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	25
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	25
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	23
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	22
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	21
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	18
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	15
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	14
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	13
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	12
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	12
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	11
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	11
Registration plate issues	11
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	10
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	10
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	9
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	9
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	9
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	8
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	8
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	7
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	7
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	7
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	7
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	6
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	6
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	6
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	6
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	6
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	5
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	5
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	5
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	5
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	5
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))	5
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	4
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	4
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	4
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))	4
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	3
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. \|6.2.1g\|	3
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	3
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	3
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	103
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	47
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	38
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	28
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	25
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	25
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	23
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	22
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	21
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	18
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	15
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	14
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	13
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	12
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	12
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	11
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	11
Registration plate issues	11
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	10
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	10
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	9
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	9
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	9
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	8
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	8
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	7
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	7
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	7
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	7
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	6
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	6
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	6
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	6
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	6
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	5
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	5
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	5
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	5
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	5
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))	5
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	4
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	4
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	4
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))	4
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	3
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. \|6.2.1g\|	3
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	3
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	3
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3

MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA XJ900s year 1997

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