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N283 VWN

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,676 mi
Last recorded17,676 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 VWN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 17,676 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 17,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 14,224 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 13,327 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 12,103 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 12,001 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 10,374 miles

adv corrosion on exhaust system and headers.

adv corrosion on frame and components

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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N283 VWN is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N283 VWN, 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 N283 VWN registered?

N283 VWN is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 4 June 1996.

Is N283 VWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N283 VWN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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