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N53 BEF

1996 Yamaha Xj

Black Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

31,610 mi
Last recorded31,610 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Xj29,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 BEF
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 31,610 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 28,686 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 28,168 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 28,168 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 26,580 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 23,517 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 22,256 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 21,586 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 19,230 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 15,683 miles

Rear no bsau visable on number plate

Rear slight corrosion on swinging arm

Pass 1 Jul 2016 14,040 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 11,455 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 10,972 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 10,625 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 10,627 miles

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

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

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

brakes not tested discs contaminated with oil

Pass 27 Mar 2012 10,291 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 9,458 miles

all brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Mar 2010 7,825 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 6,040 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 4,723 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 4,019 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj?

Based on 8,530 MOT tests across 1,095 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,095
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 85
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 64
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
reflector on motorcycle missing 28
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N53 BEF is a 1996 Yamaha Xj in Black with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 29,254 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N53 BEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N53 BEF registered?

N53 BEF is a 1996 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 14 May 1996.

Is N53 BEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N53 BEF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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