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N217 BNV

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,256 mi
Last recorded29,256 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 BNV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 29,256 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 29,195 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 29,111 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 29,108 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 29,085 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 29,023 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 28,762 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 28,073 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 27,655 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 27,523 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 27,443 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 27,139 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 26,558 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,105 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 25,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 25,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 25,176 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 24,940 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 24,743 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 24,679 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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N217 BNV is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N217 BNV, 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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N217 BNV is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 4 July 1996.

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