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N399 PUV

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,442 mi
Last recorded55,442 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN399 PUV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 55,442 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 53,784 miles

Central Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Slight corrosion at the top of the fork stanchions (2.3.1)

Nearside Slight Play in Gear Selector Pivot point

Offside Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 50,668 miles

Brake pedal pivot worn, but not excessive

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 48,839 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 47,953 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 46,878 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 46,043 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 45,225 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 44,797 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 44,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 44,247 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 43,895 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 43,387 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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N399 PUV is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 N399 PUV, 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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N399 PUV is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 24 June 1996.

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