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N227 BNV

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,829 mi
Last recorded35,829 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN227 BNV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 35,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 35,631 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 34,968 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 34,172 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 34,172 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 33,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 32,603 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 32,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 29,207 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 29,207 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 29,205 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn likely to be confused with an emergency vehicle siren (7.7 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 26,232 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 23,012 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 21,890 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 21,890 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 21,801 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 21,186 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 20,624 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 18,642 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 17,430 miles

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

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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N227 BNV is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N227 BNV, 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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N227 BNV is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 25 May 1996.

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