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R480 TKR

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Yellow Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,346 mi
Last recorded37,346 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 TKR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 37,346 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 36,343 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 35,732 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 34,837 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 31,825 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 31,825 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak leaking oil excessively (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front left fork slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 28,162 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 27,153 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 27,153 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 24,586 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 23,585 miles

Offside Footpeg bent

Pass 18 Aug 2016 22,407 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 19,486 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 16,178 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 15,445 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 13,905 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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R480 TKR is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Yellow with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R480 TKR, 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 R480 TKR registered?

R480 TKR is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R480 TKR safe to buy?

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