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N712 HAT

1996 Yamaha Xj

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

1,127 mi
Last recorded1,127 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Xj29,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN712 HAT
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 1,127 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 73,558 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 73,558 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 73,102 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 72,016 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 69,214 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 64,742 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 64,595 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 58,744 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 58,407 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 58,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inboard pads getting low (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2018 58,126 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inboard pads getting low (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 55,804 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,717 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 49,259 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 46,068 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 42,688 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 40,333 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2012 40,333 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 38,033 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 36,508 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 33,047 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,190 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 23,584 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 19,933 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 19,933 miles

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

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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N712 HAT is a 1996 Yamaha Xj in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N712 HAT, 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 N712 HAT registered?

N712 HAT is a 1996 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N712 HAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N712 HAT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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