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N188 CKJ

1996 Yamaha XVZ1300

Green Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

24,887 mi
Last recorded24,887 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XVZ130024,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN188 CKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 24,887 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 24,846 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 24,811 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 24,768 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 24,483 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 24,264 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 24,264 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 4 May 2017 24,174 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 23,086 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 21,921 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 20,678 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 19,355 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 18,455 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 17,071 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 15,151 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 13,701 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 12,227 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 9,576 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 7,571 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVZ1300?

Based on 4,038 MOT tests across 370 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
745
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
370
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
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N188 CKJ is a 1996 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Green with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XVZ1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 24,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XVZ1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N188 CKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVZ1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha XVZ1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N188 CKJ registered?

N188 CKJ is a 1996 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is N188 CKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N188 CKJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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