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Y969 DAR

2001 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,584 mi
Last recorded22,584 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR120026,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY969 DAR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2012 22,584 miles

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

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 22,584 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 20,232 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 20,232 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 18,622 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 17,974 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 17,264 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 15,508 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 15,508 miles

Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 15,433 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 15,433 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 15,062 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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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Y969 DAR is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y969 DAR, 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 Y969 DAR registered?

Y969 DAR is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 24 August 2001.

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