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L381 MBV

2003 Yamaha XJR1200

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,215 mi
Last recorded38,215 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJR120022,933 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL381 MBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 38,215 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 38,215 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 36,691 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,691 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 35,736 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 34,815 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 34,815 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 34,539 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 34,539 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 31,657 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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L381 MBV is a 2003 Yamaha XJR1200 in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XJR1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 22,933 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 L381 MBV, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha XJR1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L381 MBV is a 2003 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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