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R822 YLH

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,563 mi
Last recorded76,563 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 YLH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 76,563 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 76,345 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

front mudguard slight loose

Fail 17 Apr 2021 76,343 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2019 72,262 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 68,956 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 65,216 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 58,705 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 58,705 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 55,597 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 55,597 miles

Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Nearside Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 52,130 miles

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

Rear brake hose has been fouling at some point but not at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2011 49,309 miles

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

Clutch not working properly

Cluth fluid low

Fail 20 Aug 2011 49,309 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Clutch not working properly

Cluth fluid low

Fail 5 Aug 2010 44,998 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 44,998 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 42,091 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Jan 2006 38,340 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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R822 YLH 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 70.6%.

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 R822 YLH, 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 R822 YLH registered?

R822 YLH is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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