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P137 TEW

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,008 mi
Last recorded53,008 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 TEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 53,008 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,812 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 52,782 miles

Bridgestone 120/70/17 3mm.

Rear Bridgestone 190/50/17 5mm.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 52,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate slightly smaller than standard but perfectly readable.

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 52,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate slightly smaller than standard but perfectly readable.

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 52,645 miles

Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 52,634 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 52,616 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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P137 TEW is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P137 TEW, 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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P137 TEW is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 15 July 1997.

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