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R908 XBK

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,190 mi
Last recorded23,190 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 XBK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 23,190 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 21,513 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 14,298 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 11,797 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 11,467 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 11,279 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 10,904 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 10,120 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 9,237 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 8,193 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 7,521 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 7,521 miles

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

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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R908 XBK is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R908 XBK, 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 R908 XBK registered?

R908 XBK is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R908 XBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R908 XBK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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