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M65 UDP

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Yellow Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,420 mi
Last recorded61,420 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM65 UDP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 61,420 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 59,833 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 58,668 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 57,925 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 57,191 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 55,847 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 52,758 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 50,217 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 46,233 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 43,864 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 42,299 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 41,174 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 38,061 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 38,061 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,976 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 37,976 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 37,724 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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M65 UDP is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Yellow with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M65 UDP, 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 M65 UDP registered?

M65 UDP is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 7 July 1997.

Is M65 UDP safe to buy?

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