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JEZ 8372

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Yellow Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,804 mi
Last recorded30,804 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEZ 8372
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 30,804 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 30,581 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 29,539 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 28,633 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 27,216 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 26,619 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2018 25,502 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2017 24,590 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2016 23,873 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2015 23,267 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 22,857 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 22,056 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 21,200 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 21,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 21,184 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 18,841 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 18,841 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

N/S/R shock absorber top bush slight play

Pass 14 Jul 2006 17,126 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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JEZ 8372 is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Yellow with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 JEZ 8372, 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 JEZ 8372 registered?

JEZ 8372 is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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The MOT history for JEZ 8372 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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