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N898 HLY

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Yellow Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,491 mi
Last recorded58,491 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN898 HLY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 58,491 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 55,915 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 55,915 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 53,716 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 52,500 miles

1/ rear tyre near limits

2/ rear brake slighty tight

Pass 18 Aug 2015 51,998 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 51,397 miles

brake low in front master cylinder

slight blow on n/s rear exhaust joint

Fail 11 Jun 2013 47,452 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 47,452 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 43,422 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 43,422 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Fail 26 May 2011 39,023 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 May 2011 39,023 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 28,994 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2009 21,177 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 21,177 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 12,525 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 12,174 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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N898 HLY is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200 in Yellow with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N898 HLY, 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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N898 HLY is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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