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P41 NLT

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,442 mi
Last recorded28,442 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 NLT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 28,442 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 28,377 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 28,313 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 28,184 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 28,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 28,016 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 27,806 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 27,568 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 27,563 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 27,329 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 27,250 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 26,489 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 26,050 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 25,665 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 23,058 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 22,289 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 20,556 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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P41 NLT is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P41 NLT, 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 P41 NLT registered?

P41 NLT is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P41 NLT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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