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N23 BFS

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,930 mi
Last recorded28,930 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 BFS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 28,930 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 27,260 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 25,000 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 24,276 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 20,536 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 20,536 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 17,765 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2017 17,765 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 14,986 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 13,817 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 12,771 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 11,143 miles

sharp edges on both mirrows clutch lever and brake lever

Pass 31 Mar 2012 10,160 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 9,192 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 9,192 miles

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 8,601 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 8,498 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 8,498 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 7,659 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 6,658 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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N23 BFS is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200 in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N23 BFS, 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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N23 BFS is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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