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N297 YUX

1995 Yamaha XJR1200

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,679 mi
Last recorded47,679 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJR120026,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN297 YUX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 47,679 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 47,644 miles

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

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

Front tyre perished

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 46,332 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 46,225 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 46,157 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 45,903 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 45,873 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 45,815 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 45,725 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 45,641 miles

wear in rear swing arm bushes borderline

Pass 14 Jul 2014 45,562 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 45,279 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,034 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 44,034 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,119 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 36,505 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 33,194 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 32,610 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 32,212 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 31,910 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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N297 YUX is a 1995 Yamaha XJR1200 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N297 YUX, 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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N297 YUX is a 1995 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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