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R155 BYB

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,283 mi
Last recorded26,283 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 BYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 26,283 miles

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2024 25,659 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2024 25,659 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 24,823 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 22,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 22,513 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 22,484 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 22,484 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 21,501 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 20,659 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 20,076 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 19,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 19,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 18,687 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 17,954 miles

Front 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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R155 BYB is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R155 BYB, 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 R155 BYB registered?

R155 BYB is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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