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R699 TJR

2002 Yamaha XJR1200

Yellow Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,708 mi
Last recorded49,708 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJR120025,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 TJR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 49,708 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 49,708 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 48,218 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 46,741 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 45,905 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 45,905 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 45,206 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 45,206 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 75,134 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 75,003 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 75,003 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 74,738 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 74,738 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 72,929 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 69,266 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 67,187 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 67,004 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 64,809 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 64,194 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 63,421 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 61,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 20 May 2010 61,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 58,309 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 TJR is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1200 in Yellow with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XJR1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 25,373 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 TJR, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha XJR1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R699 TJR is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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