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R408 TBY

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,335 mi
Last recorded14,335 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 TBY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2015 14,335 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 14,211 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 13,783 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 13,674 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 13,326 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 12,727 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 12,292 miles

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

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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R408 TBY is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R408 TBY, 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 R408 TBY registered?

R408 TBY is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R408 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R408 TBY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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