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N312 RCU

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

7,940 mi
Last recorded7,940 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN312 RCU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 7,940 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 2,259 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 99,524 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 98,513 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 97,837 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 95,468 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 92,283 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 88,689 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 85,394 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 82,450 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 79,656 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 May 2014 76,136 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Pass 29 May 2014 76,136 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 73,937 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2012 71,502 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 69,055 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 66,502 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 63,428 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 60,667 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 56,222 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 52,540 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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N312 RCU is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 N312 RCU, 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 N312 RCU registered?

N312 RCU is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N312 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N312 RCU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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