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N88 PGR

1996 Yamaha Xj

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,964 mi
Last recorded37,964 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Xj29,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 PGR
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 37,964 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 6 May 2025 37,964 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2023 37,936 miles

slight fluctuation front brake

Pass 23 Mar 2022 37,921 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 37,878 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 37,853 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 37,774 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 37,755 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 37,755 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working with foot brake (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working with foot brake (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 37,625 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,602 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 34,567 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 31,737 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 30,019 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 27,924 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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N88 PGR is a 1996 Yamaha Xj in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 N88 PGR, 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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N88 PGR is a 1996 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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