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P643 FDV

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,617 mi
Last recorded35,617 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP643 FDV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 35,617 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 35,595 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 34,537 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 33,837 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 32,397 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 29,929 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 29,929 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 28,048 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 26,327 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 23,688 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 22,583 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 21,982 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,453 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 19,299 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,895 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 15,652 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 15,652 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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P643 FDV 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 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P643 FDV, 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 P643 FDV registered?

P643 FDV is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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