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M928 YBV

2004 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,640 mi
Last recorded47,640 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XJR120022,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM928 YBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 47,640 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 47,638 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 46,984 miles

Drive chain slightly loose Advise loose NEAR FAIL (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 44,647 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 44,161 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 42,714 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 41,997 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 41,731 miles

headbearings have slight play

Fail 30 Aug 2018 41,731 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

headbearings have slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2017 39,239 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 35,769 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 33,985 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 33,966 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 32,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Throttle grip slips

Pass 11 May 2012 30,996 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,023 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 25,392 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 22,695 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 20,929 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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M928 YBV is a 2004 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 2004 Yamaha XJR1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 22,969 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 M928 YBV, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha XJR1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M928 YBV is a 2004 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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