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J9 ONG

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,042 mi
Last recorded32,042 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 ONG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 32,042 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 32,020 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 32,002 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 31,942 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 31,860 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 31,810 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 31,765 miles

Front tyre cracked

Rear tyre misshaped

Fail 7 Aug 2019 31,765 miles

Front tyre cracked

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear tyre misshaped

Pass 7 Aug 2018 31,662 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 31,643 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 31,544 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 31,442 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 May 2012 29,217 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,523 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,380 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 28,380 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,789 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,244 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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J9 ONG is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 23,069 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 J9 ONG, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XJR1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J9 ONG registered?

J9 ONG is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J9 ONG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 ONG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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