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P809 WBH

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,752 mi
Last recorded38,752 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP809 WBH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 38,752 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 38,661 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 37,837 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 36,452 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

head lamp masks fitted

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2018 34,999 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 34,999 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 34,532 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 33,167 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 32,731 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 32,253 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 31,855 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,295 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 31,295 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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P809 WBH is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P809 WBH, 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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What year was P809 WBH registered?

P809 WBH is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P809 WBH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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