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N327 GLO

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

32,748 mi
Last recorded32,748 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN327 GLO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 32,748 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 32,588 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 32,588 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 32,540 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 32,540 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 32,523 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 32,434 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 32,294 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 31,849 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 31,712 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 31,111 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 30,187 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 30,187 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 May 2015 29,373 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 28,699 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 27,115 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 25,837 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,992 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 24,342 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 21,416 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 18,180 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 May 2007 17,407 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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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N327 GLO is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N327 GLO, 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 N327 GLO registered?

N327 GLO is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is N327 GLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N327 GLO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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