1997 Yamaha XJR1200 1.2L Petrol · R993 BKJ
1997 Yamaha XJR1200 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 07/10/1997. Recorded mileage 29,828 miles. MOT valid until 13/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- YAMAHA XJR1200
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,828 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1200cc
R993 BKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 29,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R993 BKJ Mileage History
- 02/07/202227,967 mi
- 11/08/202328,788 mi+821 mi
- 05/04/202529,580 mi+792 mi
- 11/04/202529,580 mi
- 15/05/202629,828 mi+248 mi
Average of roughly 481 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R993 BKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Yamaha Xjr1200 (R993 BKJ) between July 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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