CarVerify

Free Car Check

N37 SEL

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,454 mi
Last recorded10,454 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN37 SEL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 10,454 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 10,423 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 10,224 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 10,224 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 9,921 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 9,819 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 9,819 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 9,819 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 9,819 miles

exhaust baffles fitted

Pass 2 May 2012 9,755 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 9,755 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 9,186 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 20,725 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 18,115 miles

bolt missing from n/s rear footpeg hanger

n/s handlebar grip loose

Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,464 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 10,058 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
Full Yamaha XJR1200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N37 SEL is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N37 SEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N37 SEL?

You can check the full history of N37 SEL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N37 SEL registered?

N37 SEL is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N37 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N37 SEL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N37 SEL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N37 SEL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.