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N407 GLX

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,658 mi
Last recorded54,658 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN407 GLX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 54,658 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 54,657 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 54,657 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front both fork seal covers cracked

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2016 54,238 miles

fork seals weeping

front brake binding on

slight exhaust blow

Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,091 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 52,626 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 49,598 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 49,590 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,304 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 49,304 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,046 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,673 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 48,159 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 47,386 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 46,764 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 46,683 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 46,640 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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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N407 GLX is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N407 GLX, 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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N407 GLX is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 2 April 1996.

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