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N356 RFH

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,102 mi
Last recorded12,102 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN356 RFH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 12,102 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 11,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear can not see brake pads

Pass 17 Jun 2024 10,940 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal leaking slightly & some minor marks/pitting to lower stanchion (chrome) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 10,712 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 10,630 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 10,360 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 9,946 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 9,458 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 9,009 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 9,009 miles

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

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

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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N356 RFH is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N356 RFH, 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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N356 RFH is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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