CarVerify

Free Car Check

N986 NTC

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Multi-colour Petrol 1200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,676 mi
Last recorded37,676 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN986 NTC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 37,676 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 37,632 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 37,234 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 36,755 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 36,742 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 36,741 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 36,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 36,642 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 35,376 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 32,893 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 32,893 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 31,316 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 May 2008 29,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear tyre low on tread

Fail 26 Apr 2007 28,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,581 miles

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

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
Full Yamaha XJR1200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N986 NTC is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Multi-colour with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 23,069 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 N986 NTC, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XJR1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N986 NTC?

You can check the full history of N986 NTC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N986 NTC registered?

N986 NTC is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is N986 NTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N986 NTC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N986 NTC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N986 NTC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.