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P403 PRJ

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Yellow Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

23,893 mi
Last recorded23,893 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP403 PRJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 23,893 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 23,893 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 23,880 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 23,808 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 19,929 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 17,885 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 17,885 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 May 2009 15,280 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 15,259 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Fail 20 Sep 2007 12,584 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Number plate has logo behind figures.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 12,584 miles

Number plate has logo behind figures.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 8,899 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 8,899 miles

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

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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P403 PRJ is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Yellow with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P403 PRJ, 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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P403 PRJ is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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