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S79 FGP

1999 Yamaha XJR1300

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

7,962 mi
Last recorded7,962 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJR130022,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 FGP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 7,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 7,421 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 7,421 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 4,507 miles
Pass 4 May 2018
Pass 19 Apr 2017 1,525 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 25 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 24 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Vehicle identification number not permanently displayed (6.3.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 26,786 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 25,033 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 25,033 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 22,057 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 22,057 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 21,314 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 20,701 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 15,919 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 15,173 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 14,904 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,446 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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S79 FGP is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S79 FGP, 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 S79 FGP registered?

S79 FGP is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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