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L765 NFC

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,928 mi
Last recorded34,928 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL765 NFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 34,928 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 33,161 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 33,157 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 32,687 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 32,302 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 31,237 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 27,794 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 27,785 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 27,629 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 27,368 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 26,979 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 26,545 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 26,409 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 26,101 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 25,534 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 24,592 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 23,366 miles

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

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

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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L765 NFC is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 L765 NFC, 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 L765 NFC registered?

L765 NFC is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is L765 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L765 NFC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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