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L764 NFC

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,569 mi
Last recorded53,569 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL764 NFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,569 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 53,530 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 53,462 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 53,090 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 50,983 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 50,973 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 50,707 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)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 50,707 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 48,689 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 45,754 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 41,135 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 35,603 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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L764 NFC is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 25,824 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 L764 NFC, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XJR1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L764 NFC is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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