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M646 XHW

2003 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,997 mi
Last recorded43,997 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJR120022,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM646 XHW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 43,997 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 43,631 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 43,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

centre stand missing

front brake disc rivets slightly loose

Pass 30 Apr 2021 43,452 miles

drive chain rubbing exhaust

front brake disc rivets have slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2019 43,282 miles

drive chain fouling exhaust

front brake discs rivets slightly loose

Fail 16 Aug 2019 43,282 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

drive chain fouling exhaust

Pass 28 May 2018 42,316 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2017 41,918 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 41,325 miles

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

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

headlamps deteriorated and dull

Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,850 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 40,439 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight bind on rear brake

Fail 23 Aug 2013 40,439 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight bind on rear brake

Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 37,407 miles

replacement brake hoses with anodised alloy banjo fittings, give close attention to the union nuts, as all alloy fittings are not recommended for road

Pass 2 Dec 2009 35,267 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 28,969 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 25,990 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 24,358 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 24,530 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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M646 XHW is a 2003 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 M646 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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M646 XHW is a 2003 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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