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M938 LNL

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

13,978 mi
Last recorded13,978 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM938 LNL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 13,978 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 13,976 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 13,976 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 13,821 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 13,802 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 13,776 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 13,721 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 13,070 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 11,264 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 11,248 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 8,282 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 12 May 2018 8,282 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 7,790 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 7,760 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 3,192 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 1,500 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 1,411 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 534 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 44,208 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)

Fail 6 Apr 2012 44,190 miles

Gradient brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.D1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 42,567 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,959 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 35,631 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,664 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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M938 LNL is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M938 LNL, 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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M938 LNL is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 17 December 1998.

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