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84,071 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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)
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?
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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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