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M149 UKL

2001 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,223 mi
Last recorded26,223 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR120026,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM149 UKL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 26,223 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 25,902 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 25,643 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 25,630 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2022 25,261 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 25,010 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 24,683 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 24,447 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 24,447 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 24,015 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 23,957 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 23,339 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 22,793 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Feb 2008 22,542 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 22,249 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 21,692 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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M149 UKL is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XJR1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 26,525 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 M149 UKL, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XJR1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M149 UKL is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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