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N841 BAU

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,961 mi
Last recorded35,961 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN841 BAU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 35,961 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 35,927 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 35,901 miles

Front n/s o/s front fork dust seals corroded heavily

Pass 29 Sep 2017 35,037 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 35,037 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 33,250 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 33,250 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 29,587 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 25,907 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 25,345 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 23,183 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 21,072 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 21,072 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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N841 BAU is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N841 BAU, 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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N841 BAU is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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The MOT history for N841 BAU 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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