MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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No indicators fitted
Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Chain guard missing ()
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brake performance not tested no rear brake function (1.2.1 (g))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
front tyre wearing uneven
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
front tyre wearing uneven
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJR1200?
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M228 YER is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 M228 YER, 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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M228 YER is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is M228 YER safe to buy?
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