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N786 MHG

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

45,561 mi
Last recorded45,561 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN786 MHG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 45,561 miles

Internal surface fuel tank corroded

Speedo cable and brake line rubbing on fork tube

nearside switch gear insecure

Fail 5 Aug 2013 45,561 miles

Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Internal surface fuel tank corroded

Speedo cable and brake line rubbing on fork tube

nearside switch gear insecure

Fail 1 Mar 2013 45,556 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Number plate cracked

Offside rider hanger bent

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,507 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 45,507 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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N786 MHG is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 25,824 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 N786 MHG, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XJR1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N786 MHG is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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