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N987 GGJ

1995 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,561 mi
Last recorded2,561 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJR120026,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN987 GGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 2,561 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 2,561 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 2,392 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 20 Jul 2022 1,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2021 28 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 46,475 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 46,472 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 46,472 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 45,147 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,779 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,710 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 42,553 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,437 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 39,627 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 39,627 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,055 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 35,235 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 34,659 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 34,644 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2005 34,552 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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N987 GGJ is a 1995 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N987 GGJ, 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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What year was N987 GGJ registered?

N987 GGJ is a 1995 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 16 August 1995.

Is N987 GGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N987 GGJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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