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N896 GWY

1995 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,555 mi
Last recorded29,555 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJR120026,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN896 GWY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 29,555 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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 2 Sep 2022 29,308 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 28,673 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied Snapped (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 28,430 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 28,418 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 28,260 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 27,685 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 26,776 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 25,868 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,868 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 25,619 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 24,803 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 24,422 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 23,889 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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N896 GWY is a 1995 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N896 GWY, 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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N896 GWY is a 1995 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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