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R699 GRO

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 GRO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022
Pass 25 Mar 2021 29,763 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 27,372 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 26,978 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 26,772 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 26,772 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 24,823 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 23,742 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

no l/h mirror

Fail 24 Jan 2015 23,742 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

no l/h mirror

Pass 17 Feb 2014 22,729 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 18,720 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 18,720 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 18,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 18,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 18,608 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 18,352 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 18,336 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 18,336 miles

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

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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R699 GRO 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 72.2%.

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 R699 GRO, 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 R699 GRO registered?

R699 GRO is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R699 GRO safe to buy?

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