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N494 VDV

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

33,061 mi
Last recorded33,061 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN494 VDV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 33,061 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 33,053 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 23,327 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 23,327 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 22,420 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 22,420 miles

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,746 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 36,426 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 36,404 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 35,153 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 35,153 miles

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

kill switch inscure on handle bars.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 34,661 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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N494 VDV is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N494 VDV, 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 N494 VDV registered?

N494 VDV is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N494 VDV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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