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N655 FRN

1995 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

43,384 mi
Last recorded43,384 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJR120026,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN655 FRN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 43,384 miles

Central throttle cable adjusters loose carb end

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

Offside Front slow return on throttle bars right

Offside Fuel pipe slightly loose main fuel pipe not fitted far enough on spigot (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 42,931 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 42,752 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 42,752 miles

Stop lamp not working lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 42,483 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 42,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2018 41,163 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 40,293 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 38,604 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 38,604 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated 1 stud broken (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. to the left (2.5.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 33,226 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 27,354 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 27,353 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 24,671 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

l/h front brake hose slightly rubbing fork staunchon

Pass 28 Jan 2013 24,671 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

l/h front brake hose slightly rubbing fork staunchon

Pass 18 Jun 2011 22,949 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 22,554 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 22,224 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 22,210 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2007 21,740 miles

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 21,740 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 20,326 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 20,326 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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N655 FRN 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 69.6%.

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 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 N655 FRN, 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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N655 FRN is a 1995 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 4 November 1995.

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