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R68 WOH

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,396 mi
Last recorded29,396 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 WOH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 29,396 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 29,056 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 28,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 27,979 miles

Rear brake lever travel becoming excessive

Fail 7 Aug 2020 27,979 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear brake lever travel becoming excessive

Pass 9 Jul 2019 27,201 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 26,971 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 26,612 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 25,941 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 25,016 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 22,287 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 20,312 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 17,851 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 17,851 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 15,573 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 14,334 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 13,326 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 13,317 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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R68 WOH is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R68 WOH, 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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R68 WOH is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 18 April 1998.

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