MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA YAMAHAs year 1989

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Pass percent:73.96%

(The average a petrol YAMAHA YAMAHA year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:5,361 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	238
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	153
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	89
Registration plate issues	89
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	61
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	57
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	53
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	47
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	43
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	42
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	41
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	37
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	36
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	34
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	33
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	32
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	31
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	30
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	29
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	26
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	25
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	25
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	25
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	23
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	22
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	22
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	22
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	22
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	21
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	21
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	21
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\|	20
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	19
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	19
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	18
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	17
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	16
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	16
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	16
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	15
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	15
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	14
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	14
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	14
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	14
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	13
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	13
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	13
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	13
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	12
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	12
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	12
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	12
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	11
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	11
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	11
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	11
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	11
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	11
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	10
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	9
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	9
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	9
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	9
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	9
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	9
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	9
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	9
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	9
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	8
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	8
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	8
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	8
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	8
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	7
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	7
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	7
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	7
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	7
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	7
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	7
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	7
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	7
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	7
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	7
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	7
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	7
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	7
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.1a\|	6
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	6
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	6
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	6
Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	6
An item not tested \|Manual\|	6
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	6
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	6
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	5
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	5
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	5
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	5
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	5
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	5
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	5
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	5
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.3a\|	5
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	5
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	5
Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	5
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables \|2.1.2c\|	5
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	5
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	5

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	238
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	153
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	89
Registration plate issues	89
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	61
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	57
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	53
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	47
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	43
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	42
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	41
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	37
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	36
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	34
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	33
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	32
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	31
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	30
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	29
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	26
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	25
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	25
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	25
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	23
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	22
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	22
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	22
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	22
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	21
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	21
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	21
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\|	20
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	19
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	19
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	18
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	17
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	16
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	16
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	16
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	15
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	15
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	14
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	14
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	14
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	14
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	13
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	13
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	13
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	13
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	12
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	12
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	12
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	12
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	11
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	11
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	11
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	11
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	11
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	11
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	10
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	9
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	9
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	9
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	9
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	9
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	9
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	9
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	9
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	9
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	8
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	8
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	8
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	8
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	8
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	7
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	7
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	7
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	7
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	7
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	7
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	7
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	7
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	7
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	7
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	7
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	7
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	7
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	7
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.1a\|	6
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	6
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	6
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	6
Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	6
An item not tested \|Manual\|	6
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	6
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	6
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	5
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	5
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	5
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	5
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	5
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	5
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	5
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	5
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.3a\|	5
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	5
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	5
Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	5
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables \|2.1.2c\|	5
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	5
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	5

MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA YAMAHAs year 1989

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