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N551 MUA

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Green Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,733 mi
Last recorded36,733 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 MUA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 36,733 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 35,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 35,898 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 34,614 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2022 34,614 miles

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

Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 33,583 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 33,583 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 31,389 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 29,432 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 27,261 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 27,261 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 25,896 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 25,157 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 23,049 miles

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

Slight oil leak from the engine rockers

Pass 12 Sep 2009 20,890 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 17,975 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 16,321 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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N551 MUA is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200 in Green with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N551 MUA, 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 N551 MUA registered?

N551 MUA is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is N551 MUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N551 MUA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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