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R81 PHG

2004 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,933 mi
Last recorded16,933 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XJR120022,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 PHG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 16,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 16,933 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 16,234 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 16,114 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 15,976 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 15,541 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 15,215 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 14,716 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 14,641 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 14,316 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stanchions pitted (2.3.1)

Fail 6 May 2016 14,311 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 13,970 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 13,527 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 13,527 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 13,477 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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R81 PHG is a 2004 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R81 PHG, 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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R81 PHG is a 2004 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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