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P120 DFR

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Beige Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,163 mi
Last recorded45,163 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 DFR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 45,163 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 44,311 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 42,992 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,013 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 41,081 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 38,884 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,978 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 36,978 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,472 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 35,472 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,429 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,003 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 29,264 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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P120 DFR is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Beige with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P120 DFR, 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 P120 DFR registered?

P120 DFR is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P120 DFR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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