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R59 BBA

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Yellow Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,097 mi
Last recorded57,097 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 BBA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 57,097 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 55,518 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 54,436 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2016 53,838 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 52,584 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 52,513 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 52,241 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,123 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,301 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 45,087 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 45,087 miles

Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 39,984 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 36,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 36,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,813 miles

front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 16 Mar 2006 30,799 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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R59 BBA 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 R59 BBA, 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 R59 BBA registered?

R59 BBA is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R59 BBA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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