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P754 UFB

1997 Yamaha Xjr

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

51,512 mi
Last recorded51,512 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xjr31,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP754 UFB
MakeYamaha
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 51,512 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 50,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 50,517 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 50,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 50,051 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 50,038 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 45,950 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 45,950 miles

Stop lamp not working Not working on rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 45,815 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 44,464 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 44,430 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly doesn't return (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 40,643 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 37,824 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 34,774 miles

front fork slight leak and dust cover split

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 10 Jul 2015 34,756 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

front fork slight leak and dust cover perished/split.

rear tyre sidewalls perished.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 32,929 miles

rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 30 Jun 2014 32,927 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 20 Jun 2013 30,245 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 30,243 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 May 2010 29,227 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 27,923 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 27,906 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,899 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,313 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xjr?

Based on 3,590 MOT tests across 437 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
694
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
437
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
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P754 UFB is a 1997 Yamaha Xjr in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 31,097 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 Xjr fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P754 UFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P754 UFB is a 1997 Yamaha Xjr, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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