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L331 NBV

2004 Yamaha XJR1200

Beige Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

31,345 mi
Last recorded31,345 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XJR120022,969 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL331 NBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 31,345 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 31,345 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 28,233 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 28,233 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 26,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 26,625 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 26,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2016 26,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 26,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2015 26,386 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 26,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 26,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 25,708 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 24,787 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 24,761 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 23,550 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 May 2011 23,544 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 May 2010 21,782 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 21,409 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2008 20,928 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,141 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 18,938 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,451 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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L331 NBV is a 2004 Yamaha XJR1200 in Beige with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha XJR1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 22,969 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 L331 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 22 years old, this Yamaha XJR1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L331 NBV is a 2004 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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