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N187 DRJ

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Yellow Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

18,801 mi
Last recorded18,801 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN187 DRJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 18,801 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 18,704 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 18,404 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 18,325 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 17,613 miles

Front brake lever has slightly reduced reserve travel

Fail 8 Jun 2019 17,613 miles

Front brake lever has slightly reduced reserve travel

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 15,641 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 51,977 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 51,977 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 50,265 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 50,265 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 50,163 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 50,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 49,689 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 49,622 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 49,121 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 49,118 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 22,044 miles

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 May 2010 21,124 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,182 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 19,034 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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N187 DRJ is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Yellow with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N187 DRJ, 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 N187 DRJ registered?

N187 DRJ is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is N187 DRJ safe to buy?

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