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N292 HGO

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Grey Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN292 HGO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022
Pass 24 Apr 2021
Pass 17 Sep 2016 79,400 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 79,400 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Centre Rear Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 79,423 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 77,541 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,400 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 67,400 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 66,458 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 65,537 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 65,536 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 63,255 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 62,642 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 52,054 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 34,660 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 21,315 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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N292 HGO is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Grey with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N292 HGO, 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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N292 HGO is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 21 March 1996.

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