MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,199 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Offside Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ900?
Based on 45,127 MOT tests across 4,133 vehicles.
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S496 OGB is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1999 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 32,274 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 XJ900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S496 OGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Yamaha XJ900 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was S496 OGB registered?
S496 OGB is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 15 January 1999.
Is S496 OGB safe to buy?
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