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P606 SAF

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,062 mi
Last recorded36,062 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP606 SAF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 36,062 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021
Pass 29 Mar 2019
Pass 29 Mar 2018
Pass 27 Mar 2017
Pass 29 Mar 2016
Fail 29 Mar 2016

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2015
Fail 1 Mar 2013 23,451 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 23,451 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 23,540 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 23,540 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 23,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 23,541 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,541 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 23,541 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 22,426 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 17,578 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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P606 SAF is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P606 SAF, 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 P606 SAF registered?

P606 SAF is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P606 SAF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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