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P219 GPD

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,498 mi
Last recorded54,498 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP219 GPD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 54,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 54,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 54,487 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 54,483 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 54,473 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 54,473 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 51,162 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 51,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2018 51,031 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 50,709 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 48,699 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,678 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 45,826 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,052 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,388 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 34,988 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 34,964 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 31,054 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 30,396 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 28,287 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 28,987 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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P219 GPD is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P219 GPD, 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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P219 GPD is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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