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P345 LWB

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,008 mi
Last recorded27,008 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 LWB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 27,008 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 27,008 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 26,030 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 25,568 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 24,433 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 24,433 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 24,048 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 23,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 23,267 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 20,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases collector (6.1.2 (a))

steering rough

Pass 1 Jul 2017 19,572 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 19,107 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 18,756 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 18,756 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 18,015 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 17,746 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 17,411 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 16,962 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 16,962 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Jun 2008 16,957 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Apr 2007 15,946 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 15,473 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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P345 LWB is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200 in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P345 LWB, 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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P345 LWB is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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