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M893 UKK

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,744 mi
Last recorded18,744 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM893 UKK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 18,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2024 18,701 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 18,701 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 18,307 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 18,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 17,099 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 16,926 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2018 16,492 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 15,867 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 15,491 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 15,491 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 May 2015 15,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 14,617 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 14,107 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 13,664 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 13,062 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 12,194 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 12,194 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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M893 UKK 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 M893 UKK, 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 M893 UKK registered?

M893 UKK is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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