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R182 RJB

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

15,816 mi
Last recorded15,816 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 RJB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 15,816 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 15,524 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 14,956 miles

Central Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 14,515 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 14,219 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 13,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2018 13,160 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 13,032 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 12,461 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 11,728 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 11,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 11,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 10,802 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 10,411 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 9,336 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 5,837 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 5,796 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 5,687 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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R182 RJB is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R182 RJB, 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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R182 RJB is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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