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N48 RRY

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,171 mi
Last recorded43,171 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN48 RRY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 43,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose Front clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 42,421 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 42,004 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 41,495 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 41,491 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 40,409 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 36,765 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,953 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 29,730 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 24,943 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,678 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 18,366 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 17,226 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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N48 RRY is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N48 RRY, 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 N48 RRY registered?

N48 RRY is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is N48 RRY safe to buy?

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