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R990 TJR

2003 Yamaha Xjr 1300

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

139,490 mi
Last recorded139,490 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Xjr 130012,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 TJR
MakeYamaha
ModelXjr 1300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 139,490 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 139,477 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2025 135,784 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 130,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 121,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 103,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 89,321 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 84,665 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear tyre has several cuts

Pass 31 Jan 2019 68,694 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 55,688 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 35,256 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 35,249 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Sep 2013 35,184 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 26 Sep 2013 35,184 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 35,079 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,841 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,093 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,355 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 32,457 miles

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

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Jan 2007 30,880 miles

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

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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R990 TJR is a 2003 Yamaha Xjr 1300 in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Xjr 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 12,731 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 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 R990 TJR, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha Xjr 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R990 TJR is a 2003 Yamaha Xjr 1300, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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