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M817 XTC

2001 Yamaha XJR1200

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

49,733 mi
Last recorded49,733 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR120026,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM817 XTC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 49,733 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 49,563 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 49,157 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 47,195 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre low in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 47,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre low in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 46,553 miles

Bolt missing from centre stand mounting.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front and rear tyres wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 46,553 miles

Bolt missing from centre stand mounting.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front and rear tyres wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 45,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Right hand silencer joint corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Some wear in drive chain.

Fail 4 Mar 2021 45,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Right hand silencer joint corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Some wear in drive chain.

Pass 30 May 2019 44,410 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 42,955 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 41,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Apr 2016 40,285 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 38,514 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 38,514 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,053 miles

no plate cracked

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 36,315 miles

Front mudguard mountings cracked

Fail 12 Mar 2012 35,763 miles

O/S indicators do not iluminate when hazzard switch used

Oil leak from sump or clutch casing

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,763 miles

O/S indicators do not iluminate when hazzard switch used

Oil leak from sump or clutch casing

Pass 27 Aug 2010 34,835 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 33,144 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 32,939 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,948 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 28,579 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 24,558 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 24,558 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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M817 XTC is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1200 in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XJR1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 26,525 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 M817 XTC, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XJR1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M817 XTC is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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