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P712 BPF

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,397 mi
Last recorded34,397 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 BPF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 34,397 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 30,148 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,973 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 28,248 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 26,805 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,749 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 22,749 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)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 19,230 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 19,230 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 15,315 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2005 15,258 miles

Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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P712 BPF is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P712 BPF, 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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P712 BPF is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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