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R440 GNK

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

8,458 mi
Last recorded8,458 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 GNK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 8,458 miles

side stand bent hindering gear lever movement

Pass 22 Dec 2023 7,468 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 7,423 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 7,157 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 6,826 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 6,483 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 6,475 miles

slight pitting on front forks

50% of rear position lamp not working

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrule corroded slightly (3.2.B3b)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 6,475 miles

50% of rear position lamp not working

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrule corroded slightly (3.2.B3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

slight pitting on front forks

Pass 31 May 2008 6,332 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

dust seals corosion

Pass 29 May 2007 6,078 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 4,923 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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R440 GNK is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R440 GNK, 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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R440 GNK is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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