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N487 DAS

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,677 mi
Last recorded43,677 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN487 DAS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 43,677 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 42,910 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,612 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 42,612 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 42,382 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 42,165 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 39,323 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 36,520 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 36,520 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 32,561 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 28,223 miles

Exhaust some corrosion

Pass 22 May 2006 21,636 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 21,636 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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N487 DAS is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N487 DAS, 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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N487 DAS is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N487 DAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N487 DAS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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