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P597 KCF

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,097 mi
Last recorded31,097 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 KCF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 31,097 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 29,806 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 29,806 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 29,607 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 28,417 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 25,776 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 25,354 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 24,180 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 24,180 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 24,055 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 24,046 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 23,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 22,672 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 22,672 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)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 19,807 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 19,807 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)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 18,520 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 17,502 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 12,602 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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P597 KCF is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P597 KCF, 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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P597 KCF is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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