1996 Yamaha XJ 1.2L Petrol · P542 APJ
1996 Yamaha XJ (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 24,968 miles. MOT valid until 24/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- YAMAHA XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1188cc
P542 APJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 24,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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P542 APJ Mileage History
- 17/03/202222,863 mi
- 03/03/202323,127 mi+264 mi
- 11/03/202424,155 mi+1,028 mi
- 12/03/202524,630 mi+475 mi
- 25/03/202624,968 mi+338 mi
Average of roughly 523 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P542 APJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Yamaha Xj (P542 APJ) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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