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N299 GNM

1996 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,130 mi
Last recorded41,130 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN299 GNM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 41,130 miles

slight ovality on rear brake

Pass 14 May 2012 40,129 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 14 May 2012 40,129 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 28 May 2011 37,203 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 36,471 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,960 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,812 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Jun 2007 5,958 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 5,548 miles

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

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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N299 GNM is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N299 GNM, 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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N299 GNM is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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