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B19 SYM

1995 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,111 mi
Last recorded38,111 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJR120026,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 SYM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 38,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 37,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 36,220 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 35,682 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 34,751 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 33,155 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 31,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 28,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 26,780 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 26,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 23,693 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 21,040 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 19,137 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2013 18,240 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,168 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 16,622 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 16,613 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 14,816 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 13,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 May 2006 13,101 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 13,090 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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B19 SYM is a 1995 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha XJR1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 26,214 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 B19 SYM, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha XJR1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B19 SYM is a 1995 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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