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N462 TVK

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,421 mi
Last recorded51,421 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN462 TVK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 51,421 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 51,421 miles

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

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 49,022 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,081 miles

rear tyre worn on nearside outter edge

Fail 30 Jun 2011 45,081 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

rear tyre worn on nearside outter edge

Pass 7 May 2010 42,138 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,702 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 38,331 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 38,331 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 37,349 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 36,445 miles

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

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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N462 TVK is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N462 TVK, 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 N462 TVK registered?

N462 TVK is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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