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N172 DMU

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,266 mi
Last recorded68,266 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 DMU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 68,266 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 68,103 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 67,944 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 67,932 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 67,388 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 67,368 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 65,794 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 65,485 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,190 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 64,375 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 63,134 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 61,891 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 60,135 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 53,730 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 45,682 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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N172 DMU is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 N172 DMU, 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 N172 DMU registered?

N172 DMU is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 4 July 1996.

Is N172 DMU safe to buy?

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