Yamaha XJ900 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

3.8 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Yamaha XJ900 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely19.4%

   20 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements17.5%

   18 occurrences

3. 3.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning8.7%

   9 occurrences

4. 4.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake8.7%

   9 occurrences

5. 5.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.8%

   8 occurrences

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm7.8%

   8 occurrences

7. 7.A lamp missing or inoperative7.8%

   8 occurrences

8. 8.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play6.8%

   7 occurrences

9. 9.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre6.8%

   7 occurrences

10. 10.A wheel bearing with excessive play4.9%

    5 occurrences

11. 11.Audible warning not working4.9%

    5 occurrences

12. 12.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn3.9%

    4 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha XJ900 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.2%

   69 tests

2. 2.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution5.0%

   42 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.6%

   39 tests

4. 4.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured4.5%

   38 tests

5. 5.Exhaust system leaking or insecure4.3%

   36 tests

6. 6.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn3.8%

   32 tests

7. 7.A main load-bearing structural member corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced2.7%

   23 tests

8. 8.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake2.4%

   20 tests

What gets tested

The XJ900 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

38,941

Test classes

class 2: 840

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha XJ900?

82.7% unadjusted, from 840 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha XJ900 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 19.4% of failed Yamaha XJ900 tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (17.5%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha XJ900 usually have at its MOT?

38,941 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.