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P986 LPO

1997 Yamaha XJR1200

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

53,576 mi
Last recorded53,576 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR120025,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP986 LPO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 53,576 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 53,041 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 52,876 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 52,262 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 52,201 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 52,201 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 50,881 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 50,881 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 49,524 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 48,038 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 48,038 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 34,122 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 34,122 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 32,471 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 28,930 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 25,202 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 22,646 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 22,646 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,270 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,910 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 21,906 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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P986 LPO is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200 in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P986 LPO, 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 P986 LPO registered?

P986 LPO is a 1997 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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