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N129 GLE

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

10,556 mi
Last recorded10,556 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN129 GLE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 10,556 miles

Clutch lever worn on pivot point

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Front mud guard missing

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 10,524 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Clutch lever worn on pivot point

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Front mud guard missing

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 10,023 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 10,006 miles

Rear spring fractured (2.4.A1b(i))

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 4,719 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 4,719 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 98,688 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 86,864 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 78,269 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 68,157 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 57,524 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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N129 GLE is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 35,210 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 N129 GLE, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N129 GLE is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 16 January 1996.

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