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N341 OYK

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,758 mi
Last recorded73,758 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN341 OYK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 73,758 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 70,149 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both sides (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 62,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 57,395 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 57,332 miles

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 57,311 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 57,311 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 55,738 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 47,601 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 38,762 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,340 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 36,924 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 36,924 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,898 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Fail 6 Sep 2012 35,898 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,107 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 34,521 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 34,521 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,232 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,767 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 26,795 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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N341 OYK is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N341 OYK, 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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N341 OYK is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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