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N480 BVT

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

30,066 mi
Last recorded30,066 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 BVT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 30,066 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 29,621 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 29,303 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 28,732 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 28,066 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 27,464 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 26,098 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 25,136 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 24,388 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 23,716 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 23,029 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Apr 2012 22,638 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 21,928 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 20,803 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,062 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,574 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 17,398 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 17,398 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
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N480 BVT 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 94.4%.

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 N480 BVT, 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 N480 BVT registered?

N480 BVT is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N480 BVT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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