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L600 PRH

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,128 mi
Last recorded42,128 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL600 PRH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 42,128 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 42,128 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 42,025 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 41,943 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 41,943 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 41,763 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 41,763 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 41,409 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 41,144 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 40,740 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 40,585 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 40,148 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 39,364 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 39,451 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 39,300 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 37,133 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 34,978 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 33,215 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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L600 PRH 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 83.3%.

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 L600 PRH, 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 L600 PRH registered?

L600 PRH is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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