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R808 RRD

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,163 mi
Last recorded24,163 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 RRD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 24,163 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 24,156 miles

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

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

heavy oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2019 24,156 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam wired up wrong (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure swingarm pivot bolt fitted incorrectly (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced only one tail lamp bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

heavy oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2016 23,292 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 23,292 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 23,194 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 20,138 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 19,902 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 19,902 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 14,755 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 14,753 miles

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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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R808 RRD is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R808 RRD, 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 R808 RRD registered?

R808 RRD is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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