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P494 CPM

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,573 mi
Last recorded33,573 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 CPM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 33,573 miles

After market exhaust system fitted

Both tyre valves perished & starting to crack

Light mist of oil to offside rear shock

Pass 29 Jan 2011 31,305 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 30,780 miles

Exhaust joint clamps corroded

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 30,780 miles

Exhaust joint clamps corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,609 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 30,609 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 4 Sep 2007 29,966 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 27,533 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 27,533 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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P494 CPM is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P494 CPM, 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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P494 CPM is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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