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R113 TBL

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

64,782 mi
Last recorded64,782 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 TBL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 64,782 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 64,782 miles

Riders seat missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Oct 2024 64,418 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 63,569 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 63,569 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 63,298 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak.

Pass 1 Oct 2020 58,165 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 58,108 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2019 54,587 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 53,616 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 53,584 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 53,536 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 48,147 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 48,144 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,794 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 46,794 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 45,129 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,077 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 40,957 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,949 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,073 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 40,073 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Aug 2005 39,326 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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R113 TBL is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R113 TBL, 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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R113 TBL is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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