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N166 EWG

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,002 mi
Last recorded14,002 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN166 EWG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2007 14,002 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 14,002 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 12,558 miles

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

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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N166 EWG is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N166 EWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N166 EWG registered?

N166 EWG is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is N166 EWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N166 EWG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N166 EWG have outstanding finance?

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