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N404 NWS

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,800 mi
Last recorded27,800 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN404 NWS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 27,800 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 27,800 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 26,853 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 26,853 miles

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 26,399 miles

Front front brake shim plates not fitted correctly

Pass 30 Jul 2016 24,963 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 24,925 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 24,912 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 24,461 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 23,671 miles

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

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

front n/s & o/s brake disc pads thickness 3.0mm!

Pass 18 Apr 2007 23,671 miles

front n/s & o/s brake disc pads thickness 3.0mm!

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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N404 NWS is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N404 NWS, 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 N404 NWS registered?

N404 NWS is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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