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M235 XYA

1994 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,883 mi
Last recorded14,883 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJR120023,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM235 XYA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 14,883 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 14,579 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 14,579 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 14,394 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 14,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 13,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 13,364 miles

Headlight mask/converter fitted!

Pass 21 Jul 2018 12,861 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 11,677 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 10,735 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 10,735 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 9,824 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 8,282 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 8,254 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 6,465 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 5,554 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 4,666 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 3,489 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 2,056 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 832 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 679 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 5 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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M235 XYA is a 1994 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha XJR1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 23,346 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 M235 XYA, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha XJR1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M235 XYA registered?

M235 XYA is a 1994 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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