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1996 Yamaha Xj 900 Diversion MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Xj 900 Diversion models manufactured in 1996, based on 39 real MOT test results.

69.2%
Pass Rate
30.8%
Fail Rate
39
Total Tests
42,053
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1996 Yamaha Xj 900 Diversion MOT Analysis

The 1996 Yamaha Xj 900 Diversion has an MOT pass rate of 69.2% based on 39 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 42,053 miles on the odometer. With a 30.8% failure rate, the 1996 Xj 900 Diversion is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1996 Yamaha Xj 900 Diversion is Motorcycle lamps and reflectors, responsible for 2.6% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50.

⚠ Based on limited data (39 tests)

Top failures specific to 1996 models only. The overall Xj 900 Diversion page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 2.6%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors2.6%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 42,053 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors0.61% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors0.612.6%1

Mileage Statistics

42,053
Mean
38,774
Median
38,614
25th Percentile
65,643
75th Percentile
7.32% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1996 Yamaha Xj 900 Diversion has an MOT pass rate of 69.2% based on 39 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 42,053 miles on the odometer. With a 30.8% failure rate, the 1996 Xj 900 Diversion is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1996 Yamaha Xj 900 Diversion, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle lamps and reflectors: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With relatively low average mileage of 42,053 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 2.6% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 2.6% of MOT failures on 1996 Yamaha Xj 900 Diversion models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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