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P206 VHW

1997 Yamaha Xjr

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,588 mi
Last recorded41,588 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xjr31,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 VHW
MakeYamaha
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 41,588 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 40,365 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 40,365 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 38,199 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake pedal has a fair amount of travel but still has adequate reserve travel

Pass 19 Aug 2022 38,073 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 37,858 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 37,858 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 37,469 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 37,139 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 37,139 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 36,104 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 35,676 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 35,676 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 35,193 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 34,982 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 34,555 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 33,554 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2013 33,554 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 32,541 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 31,099 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 31,095 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 28,297 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 26,939 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Jul 2006 25,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xjr?

Based on 3,590 MOT tests across 437 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
694
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
437
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
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P206 VHW is a 1997 Yamaha Xjr in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 31,097 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 Xjr fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P206 VHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P206 VHW is a 1997 Yamaha Xjr, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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