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P251 NFL

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,446 mi
Last recorded84,446 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP251 NFL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 84,446 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 84,430 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 84,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 83,617 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 82,735 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 May 2018 81,739 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 80,167 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 77,963 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 76,146 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 73,616 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 70,653 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 67,342 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 63,270 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 56,802 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 50,388 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 43,247 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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P251 NFL is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P251 NFL, 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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P251 NFL is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 15 March 1997.

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