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P331 RYF

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Red Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,438 mi
Last recorded10,438 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 RYF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 10,438 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 10,438 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released front and rear not operation correctly as designed (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2025 7,259 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 7,153 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 May 2010 6,914 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 6,887 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

throttle housing not correctly seated but working ok

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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P331 RYF is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200 in Red with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P331 RYF, 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 P331 RYF registered?

P331 RYF is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 3 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P331 RYF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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