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N998 BSX

1995 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

22,906 mi
Last recorded22,906 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJR120026,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN998 BSX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 22,906 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 21,678 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 19,499 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 18,148 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 16,039 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 15,970 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 15,686 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 15,252 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 15,138 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 14,941 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 14,334 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 13,842 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))

Pass 1 Mar 2011 10,807 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 10,334 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 9,844 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 7,947 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 7,292 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 7,240 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 6,920 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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N998 BSX is a 1995 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 N998 BSX, 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 N998 BSX registered?

N998 BSX is a 1995 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N998 BSX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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