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N28 TRU

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

54,306 mi
Last recorded54,306 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 TRU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 54,306 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 54,037 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 54,035 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights adversely affected by other light operation and when horn button pressed (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 54,030 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 52,550 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 51,450 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 51,425 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 50,442 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 50,407 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 50,236 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,092 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 49,936 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 49,747 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 49,646 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 49,362 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 48,565 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 46,861 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 45,580 miles

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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N28 TRU is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 N28 TRU, 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 N28 TRU registered?

N28 TRU is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N28 TRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N28 TRU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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