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P378 UGP

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

49,454 mi
Last recorded49,454 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 UGP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 49,454 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 49,430 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 48,631 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 48,615 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 48,598 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 47,218 miles

Exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 18 Jun 2016 45,461 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 42,810 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 40,185 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 38,945 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 37,933 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 36,897 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 33,286 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 28,644 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 24,475 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 24,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 May 2007 23,003 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 23,003 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 21,537 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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P378 UGP is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black 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 P378 UGP, 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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What year was P378 UGP registered?

P378 UGP is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P378 UGP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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