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N501 LGA

1995 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,155 mi
Last recorded53,155 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJR120026,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN501 LGA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 53,155 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 51,522 miles

Front Tyre Valve Cap Missing

Pass 15 Jun 2024 50,274 miles

Rear Mudguard insecure fastener missing

Fail 15 Jun 2024 50,274 miles

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

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

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

Rear Mudguard insecure fastener missing

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 20 May 2023 49,011 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 49,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 46,508 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 45,217 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 41,778 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 39,617 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 39,174 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 35,092 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 30,917 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 30,917 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,070 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 29,441 miles

horn just upto mot standard

Pass 2 Jul 2011 29,240 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 28,411 miles

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

indicators flashing a little too quick

Fail 16 Jun 2009 26,978 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,978 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 25,054 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 24,967 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 24,889 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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N501 LGA is a 1995 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N501 LGA, 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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N501 LGA is a 1995 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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