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N829 FWC

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,633 mi
Last recorded62,633 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN829 FWC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 62,633 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 62,467 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2025 59,782 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 57,720 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 55,529 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 53,572 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 53,572 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 53,529 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 53,520 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2010 48,415 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 46,832 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 40,780 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 33,562 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 28,176 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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N829 FWC is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N829 FWC, 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 N829 FWC registered?

N829 FWC is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 3 April 1996.

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