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L244 XTC

1994 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

21,476 mi
Last recorded21,476 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJR120023,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL244 XTC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 21,476 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 21,464 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 21,430 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 21,400 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 21,338 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 21,320 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Touching rear subframe (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 20,920 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2015 20,246 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 20,031 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 20,031 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 19,636 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 18,866 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 18,015 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 17,991 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 17,269 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 16,456 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 15,626 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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L244 XTC is a 1994 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L244 XTC, 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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What year was L244 XTC registered?

L244 XTC is a 1994 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L244 XTC safe to buy?

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