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R490 EOU

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,790 mi
Last recorded67,790 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 EOU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 67,790 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 67,790 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 66,866 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 66,521 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 66,521 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 65,331 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 65,316 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 62,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 62,759 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 59,226 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 59,226 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Fork yoke modification unsafe (2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Fork yoke insecure bolt broken off in bottom yoke (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 54,207 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

bolt missing in yoke

Fail 31 Oct 2017 54,207 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

bolt missing in yoke

Pass 31 Oct 2016 49,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 49,180 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 48,911 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 47,647 miles

pass lamp not working

Pass 20 May 2009 43,652 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 38,904 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 May 2007 33,953 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 29,722 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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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R490 EOU is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R490 EOU, 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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R490 EOU is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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