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P520 LNE

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Yellow Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

49,919 mi
Last recorded49,919 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP520 LNE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 49,919 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 49,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 48,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 48,724 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 48,405 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dip h/lamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure lightswitch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 48,405 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dip h/lamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure lightswitch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 47,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 47,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 47,243 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (1.5.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 45,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 45,392 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 44,155 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 May 2012 41,189 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 32,821 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 32,821 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,616 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 30,364 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 27,694 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 25,180 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 25,180 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 22,467 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 22,467 miles

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

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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P520 LNE is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Yellow with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P520 LNE, 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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P520 LNE is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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