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P787 UBH

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,322 mi
Last recorded47,322 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP787 UBH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 47,322 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 43,165 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 39,777 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,013 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 38,154 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 37,219 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 35,910 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 34,827 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 32,747 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 20 May 2008 32,747 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 31,591 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 31,591 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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P787 UBH is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P787 UBH, 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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P787 UBH is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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