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M596 EVV

1994 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,180 mi
Last recorded55,180 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ90038,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM596 EVV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 55,180 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 54,561 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,561 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2018 54,561 miles

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired main beam illuminates when steering moved from lock to lock (1.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2016 51,508 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 49,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 23 Feb 2015 49,512 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,045 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 12 Feb 2013 47,702 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,187 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 46,478 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 46,478 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2010 42,668 miles

front indicator lens taped on.

Fail 20 Feb 2010 42,668 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

front indicator lens taped on.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 38,261 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 34,316 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2006 30,816 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ900?

Based on 45,127 MOT tests across 4,133 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
1,020
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 727
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 569
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 485
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 425
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 242
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M596 EVV is a 1994 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 38,145 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJ900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M596 EVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ900 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M596 EVV registered?

M596 EVV is a 1994 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 18 November 1994.

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