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R704 GNO

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

51,940 mi
Last recorded51,940 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 GNO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 51,940 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 47,029 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,629 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 May 2009 41,006 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 41,004 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,016 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 40,016 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2007 36,720 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 36,720 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 34,676 miles

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)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 34,676 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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)

Fail 21 Jul 2005 30,013 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 30,013 miles

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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R704 GNO is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R704 GNO, 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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R704 GNO is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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