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N753 JVT

1996 Yamaha Xj

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,521 mi
Last recorded27,521 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Xj29,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN753 JVT
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 27,521 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 26,026 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 21,183 miles

Rear Tyre cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 1 Jun 2016 18,200 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 18,187 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 18,148 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 14,002 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 May 2007 13,875 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 13,859 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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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N753 JVT is a 1996 Yamaha Xj in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N753 JVT, 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 N753 JVT registered?

N753 JVT is a 1996 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 14 May 1996.

Is N753 JVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N753 JVT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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