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C9 TST

1998 Yamaha XJR1300

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests56 (49 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,086 mi
Last recorded87,086 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR130036,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 TST
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

49 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 87,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2026 37,109 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 24,209 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 87,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 36,898 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 23,225 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 33,288 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 86,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 33,109 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 23,111 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 86,908 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 86,908 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 22,820 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 32,516 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 86,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 22,570 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 31,794 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 86,757 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 22,266 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 30,929 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 30,915 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 21,897 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 30,773 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 21,435 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 86,835 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 20,897 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 20,887 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

noise from rear suspension when being compressed

Pass 14 Jul 2017 30,577 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 86,499 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 20,748 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 29,023 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 86,088 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 86,088 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 27,411 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 15,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 25,915 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 85,920 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 10,973 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 25,133 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 85,745 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 8,579 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 8,561 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

bike silver but black tank cover fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Jun 2012 21,070 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 6,733 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 17,748 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 85,380 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 85,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 5,388 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 13,794 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 12 May 2010 13,794 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 84,985 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 79,553 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 64,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2007 56,575 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 47,289 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 47,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJR1300?

Based on 107,128 MOT tests across 7,520 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
801
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,520
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,072
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 471
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 380
reflector on motorcycle missing 339
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 232
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C9 TST is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1300 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 56 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 36,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJR1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,072 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C9 TST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJR1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha XJR1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C9 TST is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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