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N215 XTF

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,932 mi
Last recorded91,932 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN215 XTF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 91,932 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 91,929 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 91,922 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 91,916 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables speedo cable routed wrongly (2.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Centre stand cracked

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 86,809 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 86,809 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 76,731 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 69,615 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 69,615 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2012 66,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 64,818 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 59,239 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 542,201 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 46,208 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 41,940 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 33,085 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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N215 XTF is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N215 XTF, 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 N215 XTF registered?

N215 XTF is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 13 March 1996.

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