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P31 GDP

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,272 mi
Last recorded36,272 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 GDP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 36,272 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 36,251 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 36,206 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2020 35,997 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 35,806 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 26,742 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 25,123 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 22,945 miles

fork oil dust seals cracked

Fail 2 May 2015 22,837 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 22,837 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 20,920 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 16,535 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 11,085 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 6,589 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 5,359 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 5,359 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 3,624 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 3,519 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 3,475 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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P31 GDP 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 89.5%.

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 P31 GDP, 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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P31 GDP is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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