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N480 HPP

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,737 mi
Last recorded95,737 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 HPP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 95,737 miles

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 95,737 miles

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

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 91,338 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 90,745 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 85,988 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 85,937 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

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)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2009 81,118 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 74,492 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 74,492 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 69,976 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 68,220 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 68,220 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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N480 HPP is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N480 HPP, 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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N480 HPP is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 18 March 1996.

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