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A12 VKT

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Yellow Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,435 mi
Last recorded18,435 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 VKT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 18,435 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 18,435 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 18,434 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 18,295 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 18,058 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 18,058 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 16,753 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 13,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 9,432 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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A12 VKT is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Yellow with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 25,824 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A12 VKT, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XJR1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 VKT registered?

A12 VKT is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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The MOT history for A12 VKT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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