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N142 JKX

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

46,660 mi
Last recorded46,660 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 JKX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 46,660 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 46,653 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 46,471 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 44,026 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,738 miles

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

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

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 39,715 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 38,986 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 37,636 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,071 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 36,047 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Mar 2009 35,835 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 35,099 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,155 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 31,557 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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N142 JKX is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N142 JKX, 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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What year was N142 JKX registered?

N142 JKX is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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