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N165 DMU

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,002 mi
Last recorded40,002 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN165 DMU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 40,002 miles

right hand caliper and disc removed

Pass 2 Sep 2022 38,262 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 37,965 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 37,835 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 37,835 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 37,514 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 36,666 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 36,666 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 35,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 35,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 34,471 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 33,682 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,430 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,154 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 31,857 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension has been modified (2.3.8)

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 18 May 2013 31,857 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension has been modified (2.3.8)

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 26 May 2012 30,935 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 27,113 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 26,840 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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N165 DMU is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 N165 DMU, 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 N165 DMU registered?

N165 DMU is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 30 June 1996.

Is N165 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N165 DMU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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