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L435 GDV

2002 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

75,609 mi
Last recorded75,609 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJR120025,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL435 GDV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 75,609 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 75,609 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 75,600 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 75,598 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 74,997 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 74,997 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 73,261 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 69,152 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 59,497 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 53,013 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 53,013 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 46,090 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 46,090 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 36,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 36,902 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 30,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,034 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 27,006 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 22,549 miles

EXHAUST CANS FOULING REAR SHOCKS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 22,549 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

EXHAUST CANS FOULING REAR SHOCKS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 21,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no position light at front

Pass 4 Sep 2010 21,188 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 20,780 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 19,573 miles

dip beam flat pattern

Pass 6 Jun 2006 18,726 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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L435 GDV is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XJR1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 25,373 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 L435 GDV, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha XJR1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L435 GDV is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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