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R162 YWJ

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,286 mi
Last recorded43,286 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 YWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 43,286 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 43,286 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 43,059 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 43,059 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 42,047 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 42,038 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

n/s grip slightly loose

slight front brake travel

Pass 24 Apr 2019 41,360 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 41,353 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 40,756 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 40,495 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 39,802 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 38,591 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 37,689 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,592 miles

wear on rear brake disc

Pass 28 Jul 2007 33,537 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,351 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 30,337 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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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R162 YWJ is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R162 YWJ, 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 R162 YWJ registered?

R162 YWJ is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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