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P737 HFC

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,051 mi
Last recorded40,051 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP737 HFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 40,051 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,156 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 36,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,694 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 34,648 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,536 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 32,515 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 30,909 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

exhahst can loose

front tyre perish in center of tread

rear reflector missing

Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,575 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 26,847 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,242 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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P737 HFC 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 90.9%.

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 P737 HFC, 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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P737 HFC is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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