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N382 VPJ

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

26,272 mi
Last recorded26,272 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN382 VPJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 26,272 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 26,252 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 26,211 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 23,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 23,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 22,333 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 22,170 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

n/s tail light bulb not working.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 22,169 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 22,016 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 21,625 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 21,262 miles

front brake binding slightly.

front brake slightly spongy.

Fail 8 May 2010 21,262 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 21,262 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2009 20,726 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 20,726 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2007 19,783 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 19,783 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2007 19,782 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

anodised brake fittings not recommended

front brake discs flexing under load

Pass 26 Aug 2006 18,402 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 18,400 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

handlebars slightly mis-aligned.

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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N382 VPJ 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 65%.

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 N382 VPJ, 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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N382 VPJ is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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