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N268 PDG

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

23,412 mi
Last recorded23,412 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN268 PDG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 23,412 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 23,212 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 22,713 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 22,130 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 22,130 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 21,267 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 21,267 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 20,411 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 19,503 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 19,503 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 18,332 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 18,332 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 16,028 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 14,557 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 14,551 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 12,828 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 11,906 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 11,906 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 11,906 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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N268 PDG is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N268 PDG, 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 N268 PDG registered?

N268 PDG is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 10 June 1996.

Is N268 PDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N268 PDG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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