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M274 HEC

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,153 mi
Last recorded13,153 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM274 HEC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 13,153 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 13,153 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 13,153 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 13,153 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 13,153 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 13,153 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 13,153 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 13,153 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 13,153 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 13,153 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 13,010 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 12,601 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 12,589 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 12,599 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 12,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 12,497 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 8 Apr 2010 12,497 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Apr 2008 12,022 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 10,551 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 9,888 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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M274 HEC is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M274 HEC, 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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M274 HEC is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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