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R830 SFL

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,602 mi
Last recorded35,602 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 SFL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 35,602 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 31,122 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 30,307 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 30,304 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2023 29,326 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 27,198 miles

Drive chain slightly tight Has a few tight links (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front mudguard cracked but not insecure

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 26,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 25,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 24,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 24,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 24,525 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 24,525 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 24,059 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 23,219 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 23,219 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 May 2013 20,540 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 17,803 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 14,500 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 13,751 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 13,474 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 13,139 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 12,051 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 11,893 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 8,645 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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R830 SFL is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R830 SFL, 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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R830 SFL is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 2 May 1998.

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