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R770 ODP

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,879 mi
Last recorded51,879 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 ODP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 51,879 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 50,768 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 49,772 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 48,477 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 46,931 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 46,931 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 45,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Brake pad retaining pin holes worn (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 45,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Brake pad retaining pin holes worn (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 37,076 miles

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 31,278 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 29,293 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 28,529 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 28,523 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 27,989 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 27,989 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,473 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 23,346 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 19,861 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 17,472 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 16,347 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 15,730 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 14,658 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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R770 ODP is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R770 ODP, 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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R770 ODP is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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