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L97 XOU

2002 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

25,027 mi
Last recorded25,027 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJR120025,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL97 XOU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 25,027 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 24,598 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 25,030 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 25,000 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 24,075 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 21,421 miles

chain dry

fluctuation front brake

offside rear shocker damp

wearfront and rear tyres

Fail 12 May 2007 21,421 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

wear front and rear tyres

chain dry

fluctuation front brake

off side rear shocker damp

Pass 25 May 2006 20,401 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 20,401 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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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L97 XOU is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L97 XOU, 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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What year was L97 XOU registered?

L97 XOU is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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