MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,624 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
front mudguard missing
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJR1200?
Based on 10,866 MOT tests across 886 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P166 BUG is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 P166 BUG, 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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P166 BUG is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 4 July 1997.
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