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P505 NOJ

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,368 mi
Last recorded38,368 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 NOJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 38,368 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 38,282 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2024 37,909 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 37,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 34,652 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,183 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 31,494 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 29,952 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 27,893 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 23,450 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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P505 NOJ is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P505 NOJ, 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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P505 NOJ is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 7 June 1997.

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