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N281 OAM

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,071 mi
Last recorded84,071 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 OAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 84,071 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 83,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 83,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 83,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 82,661 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 80,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 79,046 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 79,034 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil fork leg (2.3.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 99,758 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 99,758 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 96,403 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 91,488 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 86,220 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 86,220 miles

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 85,342 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 85,338 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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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N281 OAM is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N281 OAM, 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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N281 OAM is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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