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L300 XJR

1998 Yamaha Xjr 1300

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

35,485 mi
Last recorded35,485 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xjr 130025,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 XJR
MakeYamaha
ModelXjr 1300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 35,485 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 34,058 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 32,957 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 31,592 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 30,043 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 27,601 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 26,523 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 26,258 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 25,988 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 25,745 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 25,485 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 25,157 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 24,900 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 24,411 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 23,906 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 23,906 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 23,413 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 23,079 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 21,589 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 19,218 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 16,100 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 11,491 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xjr 1300?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 633 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
715
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
633
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
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L300 XJR is a 1998 Yamaha Xjr 1300 in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Xjr 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 25,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xjr 1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L300 XJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xjr 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Xjr 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L300 XJR registered?

L300 XJR is a 1998 Yamaha Xjr 1300, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is L300 XJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L300 XJR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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