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S13 XJR

1999 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,900 mi
Last recorded36,900 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJR130022,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 XJR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 36,900 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 35,889 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 35,890 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 34,359 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 34,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 34,026 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by horn (4.2.3 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 32,937 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 32,937 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 31,249 miles

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

Noisy Exhaust

Pass 20 Aug 2018 31,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2016 30,227 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 30,227 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2014 29,341 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 28,578 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 26,353 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2011 25,156 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 24,973 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 May 2008 24,973 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 22,520 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 19,061 miles

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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S13 XJR is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 22,318 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 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 S13 XJR, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha XJR1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S13 XJR registered?

S13 XJR is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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