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N898 NWS

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,537 mi
Last recorded35,537 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN898 NWS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 35,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 35,082 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 34,761 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 33,437 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 32,651 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 NWS is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200 in Blue with a 1,198cc 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 N898 NWS, 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 N898 NWS registered?

N898 NWS is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N898 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N898 NWS shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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