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N262 GUR

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,579 mi
Last recorded63,579 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN262 GUR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2016 63,579 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2010 59,952 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 57,123 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 54,099 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 50,669 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 45,803 miles

front brake judder border line poss right hand brake disc

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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N262 GUR is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N262 GUR, 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 N262 GUR registered?

N262 GUR is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N262 GUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N262 GUR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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