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B12 XJR

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,199 mi
Last recorded56,199 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 XJR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 56,199 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 53,325 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 53,325 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 45,796 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 45,796 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

both tyres worn and rear nail in tread

Pass 11 Jun 2014 43,222 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2013 41,743 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 9 May 2013 41,743 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 39,505 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2011 37,037 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 May 2010 34,904 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 34,904 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 32,489 miles

drive chain maybe too tight frontsuspension soft

Pass 8 May 2008 29,793 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 9 May 2007 25,980 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 23,580 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJR1200?

Based on 10,866 MOT tests across 886 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 142
reflector on motorcycle missing 85
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 77
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 77
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B12 XJR is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200 in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XJR1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 26,431 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 XJR1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B12 XJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJR1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha XJR1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B12 XJR is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 21 May 1996.

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