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N394 UFX

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,532 mi
Last recorded49,532 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN394 UFX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 49,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs close to limit of wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre beginning to perish

Pass 28 Nov 2019 49,365 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,126 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 48,126 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 48,126 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 48,126 miles

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

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,126 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 46,606 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 46,606 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 May 2010 43,793 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 43,793 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 37,753 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,667 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 35,308 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 34,130 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 34,119 miles

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

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 33,105 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 33,079 miles

Centre Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N394 UFX is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N394 UFX, 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 N394 UFX registered?

N394 UFX is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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