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N12 XJR

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Yellow Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,399 mi
Last recorded20,399 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 XJR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 20,399 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 20,275 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 20,224 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 20,171 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 19,929 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 19,668 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 19,224 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 19,195 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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N12 XJR is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200 in Yellow with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N12 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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What year was N12 XJR registered?

N12 XJR is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N12 XJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 XJR shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N12 XJR have outstanding finance?

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