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N302 VWN

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,366 mi
Last recorded25,366 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN302 VWN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 25,366 miles

Offside Rear OSR exhaust pipe clamp broken

Fail 16 Aug 2022 25,365 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear OSR exhaust pipe clamp broken

Pass 2 Jul 2020 24,845 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 24,085 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 23,518 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 22,378 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 21,355 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 19,922 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 19,535 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 19,223 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 19,223 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 18,210 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 18,199 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

handlebars slightly deformed

Fail 16 Apr 2009 15,139 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 15,139 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 13,676 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 13,014 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 10,348 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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N302 VWN is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc 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 N302 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 N302 VWN registered?

N302 VWN is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N302 VWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N302 VWN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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