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P501 DFR

2004 Yamaha XJR1200

Silver Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

26,080 mi
Last recorded26,080 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XJR120022,969 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 DFR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 26,080 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 25,160 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 23,857 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 23,432 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 23,021 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 22,929 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 May 2019 22,682 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 22,053 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 20,805 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 20,530 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 20,313 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 19,251 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,108 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 16,806 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 16,123 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Jul 2008 15,664 miles

Alloy brake line banjoes fitted at the time of testing

Fail 16 Jul 2008 15,664 miles

Alloy brake line banjoes fitted at the time of testing

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 15,133 miles

Anodised alloy front brake pipes fittings fitted.

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 14,347 miles

Anodised alloy brake pipe unions fitted.

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2006 14,342 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

rear brake pads damaged.(pad material breaking away from metal backing.)

Pass 23 Jul 2005 11,510 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 11,510 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

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

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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P501 DFR is a 2004 Yamaha XJR1200 in Silver with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 P501 DFR, 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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P501 DFR is a 2004 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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