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R913 NHG

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,442 mi
Last recorded45,442 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR913 NHG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 45,442 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 44,693 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 42,966 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 42,966 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 42,965 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 42,965 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 42,965 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 42,875 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 42,644 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 42,614 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 42,558 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 42,197 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 41,681 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 39,927 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2010 37,041 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 May 2010 37,041 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 May 2009 34,075 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 28,948 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 23,415 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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R913 NHG is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R913 NHG, 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 R913 NHG registered?

R913 NHG is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R913 NHG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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