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N385 OJF

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,306 mi
Last recorded48,306 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 OJF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 48,306 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

oil cooler pipe has a slight leak.

Fail 16 Aug 2024 48,306 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

oil cooler pipe has a slight leak.

Pass 18 Aug 2023 46,977 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 46,845 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2022 43,360 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 79,753 miles

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

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 77,299 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 77,299 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 76,384 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 76,377 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 74,530 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2014 73,041 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fluid weeping out of O/S front fork leg-suspect water & not oil

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 69,230 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 68,814 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 68,810 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 64,190 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN THIN XXXX REAR TYRE WORN THIN IN CENTRE

Pass 30 Oct 2009 60,206 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 60,206 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 58,330 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 58,330 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Oct 2007 50,602 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 50,602 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 40,872 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 32,086 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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N385 OJF is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N385 OJF, 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 N385 OJF registered?

N385 OJF is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N385 OJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N385 OJF shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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