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M502 VBR

2003 Yamaha XJR1200

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

2,479 mi
Last recorded2,479 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJR120022,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM502 VBR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 2,479 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 2,479 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 1,255 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 1,053 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 566 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 172 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,535 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 38,353 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 36,741 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 35,893 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,226 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 35,226 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,561 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2009 33,248 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 32,484 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 32,484 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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M502 VBR is a 2003 Yamaha XJR1200 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XJR1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 22,933 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 M502 VBR, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha XJR1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M502 VBR is a 2003 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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