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R703 SFJ

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,603 mi
Last recorded35,603 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 SFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 35,603 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 35,334 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 33,488 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 33,485 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 33,481 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Tyre dust caps missing

Pass 1 Jul 2017 32,938 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 31,235 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 29,107 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 29,107 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 24,221 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 23,788 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 23,788 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 22,965 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 21,866 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 17,100 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 16,895 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 16,687 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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R703 SFJ is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R703 SFJ, 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 R703 SFJ registered?

R703 SFJ is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 7 March 1998.

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