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N314 PDL

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,462 mi
Last recorded35,462 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN314 PDL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 35,462 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 35,365 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to the wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 35,312 miles

Front Front tire has cut across the center section of tread however no cord is exposed

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 35,154 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 34,576 miles

slight bind on front brake

Fail 8 Mar 2016 34,572 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 33,995 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 33,468 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 32,834 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 31,751 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,925 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 30,185 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 29,020 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clutch lever has excessive movement

Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,708 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 27,701 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 26,522 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 24,830 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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N314 PDL is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 N314 PDL, 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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N314 PDL is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 4 May 1996.

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