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R743 NVO

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,632 mi
Last recorded33,632 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 NVO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 33,632 miles

Rear light unit insecure

oil leak from rocker cover

throttle sticks in right hand lock

Fail 6 Aug 2024 33,613 miles

Drive belt excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Handlebar retaining device loose clamp (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking leaking onto disc (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear light unit insecure

oil leak from rocker cover

throttle sticks in right hand lock

Pass 4 Aug 2023 32,259 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 32,259 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 32,198 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc out of shape (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements plate too small, font incorrect (0.1 (d))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear brake switch not functioning correctly (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 30,902 miles

Position lamp switch slightly loose (4.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 30,381 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 29,509 miles

Advise L/H Switchgear insecure to bar

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 29,439 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 29,434 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 27,622 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,430 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,138 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 18,979 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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R743 NVO is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R743 NVO, 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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R743 NVO is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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