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R768 GYG

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,300 mi
Last recorded28,300 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 GYG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 28,300 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 27,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 24,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 22,272 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 20,095 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 18,452 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 16,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 15,185 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 15,185 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 14,401 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 6 Jun 2015 13,391 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 13,391 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 13,016 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 10,006 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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R768 GYG 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 85.7%.

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 R768 GYG, 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 R768 GYG registered?

R768 GYG is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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