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N398 NDL

1995 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

310 mi
Last recorded310 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJR120026,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 NDL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 310 miles

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 310 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 26,214 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake slightly spongy

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Nail in tyre (screw) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 26,214 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement clutch fluid cylinder leaking (7.2.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake slightly spongy

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Nail in tyre (screw) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 25,533 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 14 Jul 2016 25,533 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Mar 2015 24,581 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

clutch master cylinder leaking slightly

Fail 16 Mar 2015 24,577 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

clutch master cylinder leaking slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2014 23,481 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 21,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 21,895 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 19,409 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

oil leak from nearside cambox

Pass 26 Apr 2010 16,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 13,996 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 13,836 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 13,836 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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N398 NDL is a 1995 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N398 NDL, 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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N398 NDL is a 1995 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 3 August 1995.

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