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R617 YYC

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,545 mi
Last recorded12,545 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 YYC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 12,545 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 12,545 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 12,059 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 11,863 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 11,863 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 11,473 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 11,473 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 19 Jun 2015 11,213 miles

Dip and main beam wired incorrectly

Frame slightly corroded

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

Horn operation poor

Fail 10 Jun 2015 11,213 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Dip and main beam wired incorrectly

Frame slightly corroded

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

Horn operation poor

Pass 25 Jun 2014 10,827 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 10,221 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 10,221 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 10,011 miles

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

Handlebar brake travel high

Headlamp flash inop

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

Stop light from handlebar brake intermittent

Pass 21 Apr 2011 8,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Handle bar brake lever and foot brake levers bent

Headlmap flash inop

Oil weaping from oil cooler pipes

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 8,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Handle bar brake lever and foot brake levers bent

Headlmap flash inop

Oil weaping from oil cooler pipes

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 3,524 miles

Front headlmap flasher inop

Front indicators slightly white

Front tyre wearing low

Offside exhaust dammaged and slightly loose

Slight exhaust blow from link pipe

Pass 21 Aug 2008 20,204 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 52,186 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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R617 YYC is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R617 YYC, 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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R617 YYC is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 9 July 1998.

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