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P766 TMB

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Yellow Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,976 mi
Last recorded59,976 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP766 TMB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 59,976 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 59,031 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 58,261 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 57,382 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 57,382 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 56,025 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 55,011 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 55,011 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by offside indicator (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 54,303 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 52,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

headlamp beam deflectors fitted for test

some corrosion at front pipe to collector box junction

Fail 30 Apr 2019 52,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

headlamp beam deflectors fitted for test

some corrosion at front pipe to collector box junction

Pass 1 May 2018 51,036 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 49,599 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 48,440 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,864 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 42,829 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 39,819 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 39,067 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 3 May 2012 39,067 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 37,493 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 36,095 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 33,696 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,110 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 30,097 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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P766 TMB is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Yellow with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P766 TMB, 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 P766 TMB registered?

P766 TMB is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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