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N39 CMP

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,902 mi
Last recorded53,902 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN39 CMP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 53,902 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 53,897 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 53,847 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 53,832 miles

Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm near shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2010 53,784 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 48,844 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 42,150 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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N39 CMP is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N39 CMP, 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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N39 CMP is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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