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R385 PCW

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,193 mi
Last recorded49,193 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 PCW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 49,193 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 49,174 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 48,800 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 48,444 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2023 48,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 47,961 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 47,951 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2021 45,319 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 43,006 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 40,829 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 40,434 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 40,434 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,014 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 38,159 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,603 miles

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,061 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,064 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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R385 PCW is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R385 PCW, 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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R385 PCW is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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