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N12 YAM

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Orange Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,050 mi
Last recorded26,050 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 26,050 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 25,442 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 24,194 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 22,927 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 21,857 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 21,302 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 19,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 19,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 18,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 17,611 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 17,195 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 16,154 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 15,621 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 15,611 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 14,425 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 13,678 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 12,722 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 YAM is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200 in Orange with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YAM, 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 YAM registered?

N12 YAM is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is N12 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 YAM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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