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P938 CTF

1996 Yamaha Xjr

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,078 mi
Last recorded18,078 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Xjr32,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP938 CTF
MakeYamaha
ModelXjr
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 18,078 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 17,954 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 17,638 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 17,534 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 17,381 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 17,187 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 16,919 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 16,866 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 16,124 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 16,092 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 15,176 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xjr?

Based on 3,590 MOT tests across 437 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
694
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
437
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
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P938 CTF is a 1996 Yamaha Xjr in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 32,686 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xjr fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P938 CTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P938 CTF registered?

P938 CTF is a 1996 Yamaha Xjr, first registered on 10 September 1996.

Is P938 CTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P938 CTF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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