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N864 NCK

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Yellow Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

26,129 mi
Last recorded26,129 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN864 NCK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 26,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 24,721 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 19,144 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 19,138 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 19,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2016 18,500 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 18,500 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 17,281 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 16,789 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 15,932 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 15,236 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 15,236 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 14,615 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 14,615 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 14,588 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 14,588 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 2 Feb 2007 14,228 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear hugger rubbing slightly on rear suspension components under load

Pass 2 Feb 2007 14,228 miles

Rear hugger rubbing slightly on rear suspension components under load

Pass 25 Jan 2006 13,531 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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N864 NCK is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200 in Yellow with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N864 NCK, 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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N864 NCK is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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