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N145 EKW

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,939 mi
Last recorded70,939 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN145 EKW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 70,939 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 70,926 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Offside Front Engine mounting/bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2017 64,047 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 64,025 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working both front and rear (1.5.1c)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 58,131 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 58,131 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2015 53,852 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 52,889 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 51,644 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 51,644 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 46,645 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 41,877 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 38,873 miles

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

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

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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N145 EKW is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N145 EKW, 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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N145 EKW is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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