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N389 UEW

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

44,670 mi
Last recorded44,670 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN389 UEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 44,670 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 44,625 miles

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 43,985 miles

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 43,985 miles

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

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 43,002 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 43,002 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2014 41,321 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 41,321 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 37,285 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 37,285 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 36,688 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 36,672 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 34,155 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 32,412 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,412 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 31,019 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 31,019 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 8 Mar 2006 29,962 miles

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

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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N389 UEW is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N389 UEW, 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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N389 UEW is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 8 March 1996.

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