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M120 VMF

1995 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,597 mi
Last recorded51,597 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJR120026,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM120 VMF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 51,597 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 51,597 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working not working when steering straight (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 51,414 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm front bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 51,411 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm front bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 51,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlight casing damaged

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 51,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 24 May 2021 51,186 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 49,590 miles

Central Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 49,006 miles

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

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

centre stand broken

throttle sticks while turning left

Fail 25 May 2018 49,003 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

centre stand broken

throttle sticks while turning left

Pass 7 Sep 2016 48,535 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 48,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 48,104 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Jul 2014 47,552 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 47,332 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,284 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 47,044 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 46,861 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 46,545 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 46,056 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 45,119 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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M120 VMF 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 81%.

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 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 M120 VMF, 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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M120 VMF is a 1995 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 27 March 1995.

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