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L815 NFC

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Bronze Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,201 mi
Last recorded26,201 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL815 NFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 26,201 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 25,997 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 25,039 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 23,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 23,480 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 22,995 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 22,958 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 22,778 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 6 Jul 2013 22,743 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Pass 23 May 2012 22,443 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 21,457 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 21,457 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2007 20,906 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 19,412 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 16,601 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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L815 NFC is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Bronze with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L815 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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What year was L815 NFC registered?

L815 NFC is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 28 July 1997.

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