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N28 BFS

1995 Yamaha XJR1200

Multi-colour Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,054 mi
Last recorded52,054 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJR120026,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 BFS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1995
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 52,054 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 51,787 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 51,787 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 51,786 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 51,786 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 51,427 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 51,093 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,862 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2013 50,862 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,278 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 46,655 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 46,634 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 44,388 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

centre stand removed

front tyre wear

Fail 3 Jun 2009 44,388 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

centre stand removed

front tyre wear

Fail 27 May 2009 44,311 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

centre stand removed

front tyre wear

Pass 7 Apr 2008 42,991 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 40,906 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 35,396 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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N28 BFS is a 1995 Yamaha XJR1200 in Multi-colour with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N28 BFS, 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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N28 BFS is a 1995 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 16 November 1995.

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