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M457 UBW

1995 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,776 mi
Last recorded46,776 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJR120026,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM457 UBW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 46,776 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 46,265 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 46,265 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 43,333 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 41,008 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 38,424 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 34,678 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 31,203 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 31,203 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 28,761 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 28,761 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 27,627 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 27,627 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively tight unable to test (2.3.5b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 27,552 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 27,552 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 27,357 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 27,357 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 27,286 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

baffled aftermarket exhuast

clutch reservoir fluid low

Pass 1 Feb 2012 27,152 miles

only 1 out of 2 horns working

Fail 24 Jan 2012 27,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

only 1 out of 2 horns working

rear side/brake light not working on o/s

Pass 21 Jan 2011 27,000 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

non obligatory rear lights not working

Fail 21 Jan 2011 27,000 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

non obligatory rear lights not working

Pass 7 Apr 2010 26,841 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension component slightly bent (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear suspension component slightly bent (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 26,841 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension component slightly bent (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear suspension component slightly bent (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 26,839 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension component slightly bent (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear suspension component slightly bent (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 26,592 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 26,592 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 26,029 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 21,150 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 21,142 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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M457 UBW is a 1995 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M457 UBW, 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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M457 UBW is a 1995 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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