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P752 PDB

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Silver Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

26,170 mi
Last recorded26,170 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP752 PDB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 26,170 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 25,678 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 25,678 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 25,123 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 23,813 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 23,813 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 May 2022 23,812 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 22,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 20,878 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Front brake lever pivots worn

Headlamp image taped

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre cracking

Fail 22 May 2019 20,878 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake lever insecure lock nut missing (1.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Front brake lever pivots worn

Headlamp image taped

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 May 2018 20,101 miles

headlamp image taped

rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 8 May 2017 19,395 miles

Headlamp image taped

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear tyre perrished

Travel on front brake lever

Fail 6 May 2017 19,395 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

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

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

Headlamp image taped

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear tyre perrished

Travel on front brake lever

Pass 5 Aug 2015 17,783 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 17,780 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

handlebar clamp hitting tank on both locks

Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,136 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 50,963 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 49,002 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,529 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 44,528 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 43,007 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,130 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 41,130 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 39,925 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,925 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 38,977 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,977 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 38,509 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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P752 PDB is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Silver with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P752 PDB, 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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P752 PDB is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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