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T327 PBU

1999 Yamaha XJR1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

43,027 mi
Last recorded43,027 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJR120023,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT327 PBU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 43,027 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 40,653 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 40,653 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect beam mask fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 40,641 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

tyres unevenly worn

Pass 21 Jun 2021 40,641 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.0mm legal limit, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.0mm legal limit, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

front brake travel

front tyre unevenly worn

headlight mask fitted

rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 28 Apr 2021 40,641 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 40,641 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy swivel plate (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

headlight mask fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2018 38,452 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 38,200 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

slight travel on front brake lever

Pass 5 May 2016 36,307 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 32,384 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 26,520 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 22,523 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 21,330 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 19,593 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 18,184 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 18,184 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 14,369 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 11,051 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 11,040 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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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T327 PBU is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XJR1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 23,873 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 T327 PBU, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha XJR1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T327 PBU is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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