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N398 GUR

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,126 mi
Last recorded18,126 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 GUR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 18,126 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 18,126 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 18,116 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 18,069 miles

Front Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Nov 2008 17,953 miles

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front brake is slightly binding

rear brake is slighlty binding

Pass 3 Dec 2007 17,613 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 17,583 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 16,397 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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N398 GUR is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N398 GUR, 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 N398 GUR registered?

N398 GUR is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 6 February 1996.

Is N398 GUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N398 GUR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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