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N249 JLA

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Maroon Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,530 mi
Last recorded58,530 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 JLA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 58,530 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 57,727 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 57,430 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 57,430 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 57,286 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 56,832 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 56,828 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front brake lever has little reserve travel.

oil leak at front cooler pipe on left hand side

Pass 4 Apr 2016 56,070 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 35,927 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 53,400 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 44,447 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 44,447 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 35,943 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 35,796 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 28,568 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 28,510 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 28,338 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 28,338 miles

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

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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N249 JLA is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Maroon with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N249 JLA, 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 N249 JLA registered?

N249 JLA is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 20 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N249 JLA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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