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P626 SAV

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,907 mi
Last recorded61,907 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP626 SAV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2025 61,907 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 61,028 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 60,832 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 60,218 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 59,805 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 59,792 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 59,574 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 56,664 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 56,156 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 54,989 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 42,550 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,148 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 35,035 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 33,876 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 31,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 26,276 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 24,874 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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P626 SAV is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 P626 SAV, 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 P626 SAV registered?

P626 SAV is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P626 SAV shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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