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N742 GLX

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,653 mi
Last recorded91,653 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN742 GLX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2013 91,653 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 90,981 miles

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

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

front brake span adjuster broken

Pass 20 Jun 2009 89,780 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 85,421 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 77,388 miles

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

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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N742 GLX is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200 in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N742 GLX, 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 N742 GLX registered?

N742 GLX is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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