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N830 FLR

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,573 mi
Last recorded37,573 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN830 FLR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 37,573 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 36,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 34,658 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 34,196 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 33,685 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 33,102 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 32,884 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 32,611 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 32,250 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,566 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 30,816 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 30,009 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 30,009 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 29,601 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 29,199 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,483 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,801 miles

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 26,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 25,458 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,221 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 23,211 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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N830 FLR is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N830 FLR, 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 N830 FLR registered?

N830 FLR is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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