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M842 VGS

1995 Yamaha XJR1200

Multi-colour Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,419 mi
Last recorded33,419 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJR120026,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM842 VGS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1995
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 33,419 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 33,419 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 32,994 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 32,027 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 31,999 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,666 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 17,133 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 15,144 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 13,739 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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M842 VGS is a 1995 Yamaha XJR1200 in Multi-colour with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M842 VGS, 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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What year was M842 VGS registered?

M842 VGS is a 1995 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 19 May 1995.

Is M842 VGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M842 VGS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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