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P746 UFB

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,664 mi
Last recorded43,664 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP746 UFB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 43,664 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 41,802 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 38,655 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 37,019 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play Front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 34,835 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 34,827 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 34,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 33,550 miles

Rear Road spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 33,550 miles

Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,478 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 33,478 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2009 33,242 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 32,977 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 31,508 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 31,508 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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P746 UFB is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P746 UFB, 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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P746 UFB is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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