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R642 GGY

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,480 mi
Last recorded21,480 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 GGY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 21,480 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 20,992 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 20,476 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 19,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 18,389 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 17,824 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 17,017 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 15,702 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 15,397 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 14,668 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 14,144 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 14,144 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 13,581 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2014 13,581 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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R642 GGY is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R642 GGY, 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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R642 GGY is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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