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P385 HVX

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,548 mi
Last recorded54,548 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 HVX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 54,548 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 54,471 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 53,675 miles

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

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

exhaust/stand bracket broken

Fail 21 Feb 2013 53,654 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

exhaust/stand bracket broken

Pass 29 Feb 2012 52,927 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 52,503 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 51,893 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 48,964 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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P385 HVX is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P385 HVX, 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 P385 HVX registered?

P385 HVX is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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