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M544 CLW

1995 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,845 mi
Last recorded55,845 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJR120026,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM544 CLW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 55,845 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 55,833 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 55,799 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2021 55,789 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2018 55,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 55,579 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored both sides (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 55,393 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 54,907 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 54,907 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 53,489 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 51,843 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 44,555 miles

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

Front brake discs slight rust

Slight rust spots on fork stanchions

Fail 7 Aug 2008 44,552 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Front brake discs slight rust

Slight rust spots on fork stanchions

Pass 3 Mar 2007 40,888 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 37,256 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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M544 CLW is a 1995 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M544 CLW, 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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M544 CLW is a 1995 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 28 April 1995.

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