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N616 DRE

1995 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

49,736 mi
Last recorded49,736 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJ90039,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN616 DRE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,736 miles

Front Inner Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 49,736 miles

Front Inner Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 48,945 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 48,170 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 48,170 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 47,945 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 46,396 miles

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

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 11 May 2013 46,396 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 45,749 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 45,744 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,923 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 44,827 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 43,916 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 42,187 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 42,187 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 41,534 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 41,534 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 41,030 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ900?

Based on 45,127 MOT tests across 4,133 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
1,020
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 727
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 569
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 485
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 425
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 242
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N616 DRE is a 1995 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 39,712 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 N616 DRE, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N616 DRE registered?

N616 DRE is a 1995 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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