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M523 XHW

2003 Yamaha XJR1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,395 mi
Last recorded23,395 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJR120022,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM523 XHW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 23,395 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 23,296 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 23,174 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 22,876 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 22,876 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 22,684 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 22,684 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 22,299 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 29 May 2009 21,872 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,536 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 21,214 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 20,572 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 20,572 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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M523 XHW is a 2003 Yamaha XJR1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XJR1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 22,933 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 M523 XHW, 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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What year was M523 XHW registered?

M523 XHW is a 2003 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for M523 XHW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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