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N956 NBV

2005 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,010 mi
Last recorded86,010 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XJR120021,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN956 NBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 86,010 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 85,591 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 85,591 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 84,683 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 83,379 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 41,263 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 39,584 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 37,206 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 35,551 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 31,066 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,917 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 26,530 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 26,530 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 25,075 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 23,122 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 21,307 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 17,641 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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N956 NBV is a 2005 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XJR1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 21,070 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 N956 NBV, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha XJR1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N956 NBV is a 2005 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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