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L455 HEN

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,033 mi
Last recorded37,033 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL455 HEN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 37,033 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 May 2013 37,033 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,878 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 36,878 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 36,483 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 35,270 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 32,755 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 26,183 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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L455 HEN is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L455 HEN, 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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L455 HEN is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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