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R939 BOC

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

35,835 mi
Last recorded35,835 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 BOC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 35,835 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2023 35,692 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 34,975 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 34,457 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 33,808 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 32,714 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 31,629 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 31,629 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 31,350 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 31,198 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 30,534 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 29,865 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,428 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 26,123 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,873 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 19,624 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 16,635 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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R939 BOC is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R939 BOC, 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 R939 BOC registered?

R939 BOC is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R939 BOC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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