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P166 BUG

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,624 mi
Last recorded45,624 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 BUG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,624 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front mudguard missing

Fail 28 Aug 2013 45,624 miles

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,226 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2011 43,647 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 38,562 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2008 35,829 miles

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 24 May 2008 35,829 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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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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