MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA XTs year 2009

Review the list of common YAMAHA XT failures below or to perform a specific mot history check on your YAMAHA then use our popular KnowYourCar service

mot history

Pass percent:83.97%

(The average a petrol YAMAHA XT year 2009 passes without issue)

Based on:3,880 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	121
Registration plate issues	61
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	43
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	31
Registration plate lamp issues	29
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	28
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	25
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	22
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	20
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	20
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	19
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	16
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	13
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	12
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	10
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	9
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	9
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	9
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	8
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	8
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	7
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	6
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	6
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	6
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	6
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	6
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	5
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	5
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	5
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.2b\|	4
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	4
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))	4
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))	4
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))	4
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	3
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	3
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))	3
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	3
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))	3
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	3
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	3
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))	3
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2b\|	2
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	2
Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means \|7.2.2b\|	2
Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.2.1\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn \|1.1.14 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
All direction indicators not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.2b\|	2
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	2
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))	2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))	2
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))	2
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))	2
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))	2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	2
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))	2
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2

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.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

Got suggestions? We’re improving this section all the time. If you have any suggestions, please let us know.

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	121
Registration plate issues	61
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	43
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	31
Registration plate lamp issues	29
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	28
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	25
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	22
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	20
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	20
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	19
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	16
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	13
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	12
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	10
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	9
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	9
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	9
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	8
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	8
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	7
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	6
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	6
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	6
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	6
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	6
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	5
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	5
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	5
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.2b\|	4
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	4
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))	4
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))	4
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))	4
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	3
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	3
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))	3
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	3
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))	3
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	3
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	3
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))	3
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2b\|	2
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	2
Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means \|7.2.2b\|	2
Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.2.1\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn \|1.1.14 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
All direction indicators not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.2b\|	2
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	2
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))	2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))	2
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))	2
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))	2
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))	2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	2
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))	2
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA XTs year 2009

Find us on Facebook