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R69 WPX

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,258 mi
Last recorded51,258 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 WPX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 51,258 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 50,369 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 48,418 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 45,634 miles

Drive chain slightly tight

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Head bearings notchy

None standard exhaust fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Larger gap on offside (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 43,103 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,628 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored both (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

clutch reservoir level low

non standard exhaust

Pass 23 Apr 2015 38,319 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 37,603 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

clutch fluid level low

Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,203 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

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

clutch fluid level low

Fail 26 Apr 2012 34,855 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clutch fluid level low

Pass 26 Apr 2012 34,855 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clutch fluid level low

Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,193 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

engine oil level low

nearside front foot peg has slight free movement

Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,126 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 28,899 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

cuts in rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,899 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

cuts in rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 19,039 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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R69 WPX 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 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 R69 WPX, 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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R69 WPX is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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