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M321 DEX

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,565 mi
Last recorded63,565 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 DEX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 63,565 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2015 56,538 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 55,718 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Number plate yellow background deteriorated.

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 55,718 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Number plate yellow background deteriorated.

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2013 55,022 miles

Number plate background deteriorated.

Fail 25 May 2013 55,022 miles

Number plate background deteriorated.

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle insecure (1.4.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2011 54,959 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

rear plate in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2008 45,905 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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M321 DEX is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M321 DEX, 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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M321 DEX is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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