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R497 TJR

2001 Yamaha XJR1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,713 mi
Last recorded33,713 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR120026,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 TJR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 33,713 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 33,713 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,692 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 33,692 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,634 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 31,634 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 30,368 miles

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

front tyre on limit

Pass 21 Apr 2009 21,807 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 20,817 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 20,225 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 19,750 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 19,750 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(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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R497 TJR is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R497 TJR, 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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What year was R497 TJR registered?

R497 TJR is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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