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N406 OKG

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,156 mi
Last recorded12,156 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN406 OKG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 12,156 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 8,683 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 8,683 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 3,594 miles

front end modified to take side care

Fail 8 Jun 2012 3,594 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Sidecar direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Sidecar rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 3,515 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 1,878 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

lights masked over day light use

Pass 14 Oct 2006 53,492 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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N406 OKG 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 75%.

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 N406 OKG, 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 N406 OKG registered?

N406 OKG is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N406 OKG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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