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P627 JYA

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,225 mi
Last recorded31,225 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP627 JYA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 31,225 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 30,760 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 30,373 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 29,402 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 28,676 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 27,686 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 27,094 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 26,243 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 26,243 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 26,068 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 26,062 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Aug 2010 25,613 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 25,613 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 22,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 22,415 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 19,225 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 18,066 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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P627 JYA 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 76.5%.

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 P627 JYA, 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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P627 JYA is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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