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M228 YER

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,345 mi
Last recorded64,345 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 YER
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 64,345 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 64,201 miles

No indicators fitted

Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 64,132 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 3 Jul 2020 59,605 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 59,605 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 59,603 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake performance not tested no rear brake function (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 52,885 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 49,048 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 49,048 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 42,583 miles

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front tyre wearing uneven

Fail 5 Jun 2015 42,572 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 20 Jun 2014 35,504 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 28,713 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 24,222 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 23,437 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 23,263 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 22,899 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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M228 YER is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M228 YER, 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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M228 YER is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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