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N474 MGT

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,591 mi
Last recorded33,591 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN474 MGT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2016 33,591 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

headlamp mask fitted

the front suspension is slightly soft

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 31,523 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 31,301 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 27,957 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

neutral light not working

Fail 30 Sep 2013 27,957 miles

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

neutral light not working

Pass 12 Apr 2012 25,260 miles

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

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

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

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

wireing untidy

Fail 10 Apr 2012 25,235 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

wireing untidy

Pass 12 May 2011 15,710 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

n/s grab rail loose.

wiring untidy.

Fail 5 May 2011 15,709 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

n/s grab rail loose.

wiring untidy.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 14,233 miles

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

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

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

wiring untidy.

Fail 31 Jul 2009 14,229 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

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

wiring untidy.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 14,231 miles

Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 18 Feb 2008 14,229 miles

Front Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Jun 2006 2,490 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

exhaust system has temporary repair to collector box but is in sound condition

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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N474 MGT is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N474 MGT, 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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N474 MGT is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 24 June 1996.

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