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N258 BKN

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,840 mi
Last recorded50,840 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 BKN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 50,840 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

fuel cap lock faulty.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 49,426 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 492,415 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 48,758 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 47,647 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 47,647 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Aug 2011 43,750 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 41,094 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 41,094 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 37,398 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 37,398 miles

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

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

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

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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N258 BKN is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N258 BKN, 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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N258 BKN is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 22 January 1996.

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