CarVerify

Free Car Check

R650 HDE

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,082 mi
Last recorded49,082 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 HDE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 49,082 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 48,976 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Travel on rear brake pedal

Fail 15 Aug 2018 48,973 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Travel on rear brake pedal

Pass 10 Aug 2017 48,831 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 48,322 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Travel on front brake lever

Fail 12 Aug 2016 48,308 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Throttle cable adjustment slightly tight

Travel on front brake lever

Pass 8 Aug 2015 47,300 miles

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Aug 2014 45,673 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 43,799 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 43,799 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,383 miles

slight travel on front brakes

Pass 4 Aug 2011 39,835 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 39,356 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 39,356 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 38,353 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 38,335 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 38,026 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 36,980 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 36,980 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 34,866 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 34,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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
Full Yamaha XJR1200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R650 HDE 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 R650 HDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R650 HDE?

You can check the full history of R650 HDE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R650 HDE registered?

R650 HDE is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R650 HDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R650 HDE shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R650 HDE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R650 HDE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.