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N479 MMR

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,527 mi
Last recorded43,527 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN479 MMR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 43,527 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 42,522 miles

Rear brake slightly spongy

Pass 19 Feb 2013 65,794 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nail in rear tyre

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 64,695 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

suspect fuel leak

Pass 25 Mar 2010 59,656 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 59,646 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

advise wire used for locking device on rear brake reaction link [poor repair]

Pass 26 Nov 2008 54,822 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 54,822 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 50,714 miles

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

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

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

steering head bearing has very slight notch

Fail 12 Jan 2008 50,714 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

steering head bearing has very slight notch

Pass 16 Feb 2007 47,668 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 45,392 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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N479 MMR is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N479 MMR, 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 N479 MMR registered?

N479 MMR is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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