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L449 WEW

2006 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

27,926 mi
Last recorded27,926 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL449 WEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 27,926 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 27,926 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 27,921 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 27,660 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 26,451 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 24,650 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 24,572 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 24,351 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 24,351 miles

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 24,302 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 24,302 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 24,060 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 23,760 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 23,488 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 23,204 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 18,877 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 18,877 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 17,022 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 17,501 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 16,462 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 15,217 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 15,217 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 14,411 miles

front brake binding slightly

slight oil misting on both rear shock absorber piston rods

Fail 25 Feb 2009 14,381 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

slight oil misting on both rear shock absorber piston rods

Pass 4 Sep 2007 11,020 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 17,492 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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L449 WEW is a 2006 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L449 WEW, 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 20 years old, this Yamaha XJR1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L449 WEW is a 2006 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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