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L170 NBV

1994 Yamaha XJR1200

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,361 mi
Last recorded55,361 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJR120023,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL170 NBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 55,361 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 51,663 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 51,399 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 47,579 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 43,215 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2015 40,619 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 36,995 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,251 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 34,778 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 32,304 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 27,622 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 23,504 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 23,504 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 22,893 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 22,891 miles

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Nov 2006 22,499 miles

neutral light stays on when in gear

Fail 21 Oct 2006 22,498 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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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L170 NBV is a 1994 Yamaha XJR1200 in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha XJR1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 23,346 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 L170 NBV, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha XJR1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L170 NBV is a 1994 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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