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P712 OLR

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,351 mi
Last recorded38,351 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 OLR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,351 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

wet at time of test

Fail 11 Jul 2017 38,351 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

wet at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2015 35,205 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 28,060 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 10 Jul 2009 24,104 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 24,104 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,820 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 22,819 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 64,225 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 64,201 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 62,552 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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P712 OLR is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OLR, 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 P712 OLR registered?

P712 OLR is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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