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P302 OLE

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

33,734 mi
Last recorded33,734 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP302 OLE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 33,734 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 33,720 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 33,511 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 32,789 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 31,508 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 31,508 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 May 2019 30,911 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 30,911 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 27,601 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 27,588 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 May 2016 26,343 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 24,757 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2015 24,692 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 22,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 21,306 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 20,840 miles

front tyre 3.0mm

rear tyre 3.0mm

Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,430 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 20,430 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 19,960 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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P302 OLE is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P302 OLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P302 OLE registered?

P302 OLE is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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