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N214 PFB

1996 Yamaha XJR1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,121 mi
Last recorded24,121 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJR120026,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN214 PFB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 24,121 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 24,001 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 23,846 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 23,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 21,287 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 21,287 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 20,829 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 18,567 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 14,370 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front position light not working

Fail 30 Jun 2011 14,286 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front position light not working

Pass 27 Mar 2009 12,123 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 12,117 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 11,118 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 10,817 miles

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

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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N214 PFB is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N214 PFB, 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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N214 PFB is a 1996 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N214 PFB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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