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S285 JJM

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

18,547 mi
Last recorded18,547 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 JJM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 18,547 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 18,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 18,106 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 17,368 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 17,045 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 16,667 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 16,651 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 15,726 miles

Swing arm bearings slight wear.

Pass 18 Jan 2017 11,257 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 11,257 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 11,117 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 9,493 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 9,435 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 7,245 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 6,858 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 6,652 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 6,474 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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S285 JJM is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S285 JJM, 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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S285 JJM is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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