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R699 UBM

1997 Yamaha Xjr

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,634 mi
Last recorded68,634 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xjr31,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 UBM
MakeYamaha
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 68,634 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 68,428 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 68,181 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 66,526 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 64,402 miles

Oil leak

front brake spliter slightly loose

Fail 20 Mar 2013 60,209 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 60,209 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 59,086 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 May 2010 56,464 miles

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

brake line banjos have sign of corrosion

rear disc neer to serviceable limit front brakes rubbing slighty slience to pipe leaking slighty ball ends missing on front lever and clutch lever . machine presented dirty condition.

Pass 30 May 2009 52,318 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 47,651 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 47,651 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

weak center stand spring could jump off and cause stand to drop down

Pass 3 Apr 2007 41,305 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 35,000 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xjr?

Based on 3,590 MOT tests across 437 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
694
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
437
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
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R699 UBM is a 1997 Yamaha Xjr 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 1997 Yamaha Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 31,097 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xjr fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R699 UBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R699 UBM registered?

R699 UBM is a 1997 Yamaha Xjr, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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