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R964 CVM

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,935 mi
Last recorded30,935 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR964 CVM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 30,935 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 30,935 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 30,840 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 30,542 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 30,315 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 29,737 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 29,533 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 29,387 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 29,232 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 29,076 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 29,064 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 28,866 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 28,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 28,062 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 27,649 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 26,987 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 26,987 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 21,956 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 16,466 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 14,745 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 14,345 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 13,817 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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R964 CVM 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 90.9%.

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 R964 CVM, 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 R964 CVM registered?

R964 CVM is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 7 March 1998.

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