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L556 MBV

2003 Yamaha XJR1200

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,235 mi
Last recorded21,235 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJR120022,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL556 MBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 21,235 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2017 20,726 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 20,649 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 20,022 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 May 2010 19,406 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 19,406 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 34,954 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 10,364 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 10,323 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 8,201 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 6,292 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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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L556 MBV is a 2003 Yamaha XJR1200 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L556 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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What year was L556 MBV registered?

L556 MBV is a 2003 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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The MOT history for L556 MBV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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