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R384 RFV

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

18,502 mi
Last recorded18,502 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 RFV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 18,502 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 18,283 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 18,276 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 17,772 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 17,772 miles

Front Brake excessively binding front Brake Binding excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 15,972 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 15,918 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2020 14,281 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 13,847 miles

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2018 13,629 miles

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2017 13,179 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 11,946 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 11,433 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 8,672 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 7,759 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 7,759 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 7,689 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 7,491 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 4,166 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 3,463 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 3,391 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 2,680 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 2,596 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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R384 RFV is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R384 RFV, 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 R384 RFV registered?

R384 RFV is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 9 July 1998.

Is R384 RFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R384 RFV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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