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1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,994 mi
Last recorded21,994 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP728 XGH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 21,994 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 21,026 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 21,013 miles

Front Front tyre showing of perishing & old

Rear Rear tyre old

Pass 22 Sep 2010 20,987 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 20,972 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 20,971 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 20,482 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 20,368 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 19,814 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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P728 XGH is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P728 XGH, 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 P728 XGH registered?

P728 XGH is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P728 XGH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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