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R451 YPX

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,193 mi
Last recorded18,193 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 YPX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 18,193 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 17,810 miles

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

suspect exhaust slightly blowing

Pass 11 Mar 2014 16,995 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 15,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 14,103 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 12,400 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 12,400 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 10,056 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 8,502 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 8,306 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 6,656 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 5,860 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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R451 YPX is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R451 YPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R451 YPX registered?

R451 YPX is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R451 YPX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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