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N347 RAV

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

58,790 mi
Last recorded58,790 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN347 RAV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 58,790 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 58,790 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Horn missing (1.7.1)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 57,499 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 54,344 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 70,293 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 70,290 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2013 70,288 miles

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

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 52,787 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 50,513 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 45,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 45,967 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 67,608 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 67,608 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2008 67,591 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 55,903 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 35,185 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 35,185 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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N347 RAV is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N347 RAV, 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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N347 RAV is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 3 February 1996.

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