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N445 JGS

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,233 mi
Last recorded66,233 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN445 JGS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 66,233 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 65,779 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 65,749 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 64,783 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 64,766 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm to shock bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 63,188 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 63,180 miles

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

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

Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2018 60,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gear shaft worn

Pass 7 Jun 2017 58,816 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 58,815 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 May 2016 56,821 miles

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

slight misting of oil on o/s/f caliper

Pass 15 May 2015 53,899 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 48,632 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 43,543 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 36,316 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 33,795 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 33,085 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 33,085 miles

Offside Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 32,289 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 32,289 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 32,012 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 31,989 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 30,084 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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N445 JGS is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N445 JGS, 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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N445 JGS is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 9 April 1996.

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