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N398 GRN

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,019 mi
Last recorded74,019 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 GRN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 74,019 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Jun 2017 74,005 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 73,894 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 73,984 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 73,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 73,926 miles

Centre Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Lower Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 May 2012 73,912 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

propshaft front universal joint slightly worn

Pass 2 May 2012 73,912 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

propshaft front universal joint slightly worn

Fail 11 Apr 2011 73,670 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 73,670 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 73,390 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 73,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pivot (3.3.A.1g)

Wiring not secured

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
Full Yamaha XJ900 reliability report

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N398 GRN is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N398 GRN, 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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N398 GRN is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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