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N299 VWN

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,004 mi
Last recorded42,004 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN299 VWN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 42,004 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 40,522 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 39,056 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened forkleg stantion pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Lower Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,006 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,964 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 37,906 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 13 Aug 2011 37,880 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Jul 2010 35,860 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 35,860 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 33,669 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 33,666 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 28,769 miles

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

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

no lights front/light covered rear

Fail 17 Jul 2008 28,768 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

no lights front/light covered rear

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 VWN is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N299 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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N299 VWN is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 8 June 1996.

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