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N979 BSX

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,389 mi
Last recorded34,389 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 BSX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 34,389 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 34,364 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 34,362 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 33,506 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 32,413 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 29,947 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 29,119 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 28,786 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 28,761 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 28,084 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 28,081 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,816 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 27,816 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 27,683 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 26,917 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 25,174 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 23,383 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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N979 BSX is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N979 BSX, 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 N979 BSX registered?

N979 BSX is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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