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M984 VCH

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

21,035 mi
Last recorded21,035 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM984 VCH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 21,035 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2025 18,084 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 8,039 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 7,984 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 7,984 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 7,932 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 7,909 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 7,892 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 7,424 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 6,898 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

no lights fitted at time of test

Fail 13 May 2014 6,895 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Chain guard missing

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 6,296 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 3,635 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 4 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 4 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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M984 VCH is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M984 VCH, 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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M984 VCH is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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