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P721 HKN

1996 Yamaha Xj

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,310 mi
Last recorded23,310 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Xj29,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP721 HKN
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 23,310 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 130/70/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 21,883 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handle bars bent

Pass 4 Jul 2023 21,407 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 21,401 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

drive chain has tight points

oil cooler has a slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2018 19,376 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 19,367 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable tyre fitted wrong way roation (5.2.3 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 14,390 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 223,720 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 12,184 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 11,324 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 9,887 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 9,877 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 9,854 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 9,591 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 8,819 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 8,819 miles

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

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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P721 HKN is a 1996 Yamaha Xj in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P721 HKN, 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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P721 HKN is a 1996 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 17 September 1996.

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