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R262 EFC

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,073 mi
Last recorded21,073 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 EFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 21,073 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 20,506 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 20,054 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 19,106 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 19,106 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 16,590 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 12,364 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All four indicators (1.5.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 11,766 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

rear number plate cracked

Fail 29 Jun 2013 11,755 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2010 10,006 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 9,465 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 8,413 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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R262 EFC is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R262 EFC, 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 R262 EFC registered?

R262 EFC is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R262 EFC safe to buy?

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