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N295 BMP

1995 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

24,437 mi
Last recorded24,437 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJR120026,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN295 BMP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 24,437 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2026 24,428 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 24,379 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 24,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 24,035 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front and Rear tyre are dated 2008

Pass 17 Mar 2022 23,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front and rear tyres are dated 2008

Pass 9 Mar 2021 23,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyres fitted to motorcycle are dated 2008

Fail 2 Mar 2021 23,225 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain has siezed links

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced tail light 50% (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Tyres fitted to motorcycle are dated 2008

Fail 7 Oct 2020 23,216 miles

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

handelbar grip lose but cant not come detatched ns

Pass 14 Feb 2019 22,799 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 22,797 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 22,756 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 22,753 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 22,613 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 22,173 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 22,019 miles

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

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 22,019 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 21,810 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 21,619 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2011 21,352 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 21,341 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 21,161 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 20,716 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 20,312 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 19,787 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 19,290 miles

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

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

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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N295 BMP is a 1995 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 N295 BMP, 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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N295 BMP is a 1995 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 13 November 1995.

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