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M961 GFW

1995 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

49,264 mi
Last recorded49,264 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJR120026,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM961 GFW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 49,264 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 49,262 miles

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

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 6,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 6,470 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 6,465 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 5,977 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 5,967 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 5,926 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 5,623 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 5,529 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 5,453 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 5,383 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 4,847 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 4,847 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 4,587 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 4,587 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 39 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 1 miles

Centre Rear Upper Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,500 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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M961 GFW is a 1995 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M961 GFW, 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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M961 GFW is a 1995 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 15 May 1995.

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