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T179 GFP

1999 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,013 mi
Last recorded28,013 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJR130022,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT179 GFP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 28,013 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 26,212 miles

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 25,766 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust slightly loose down pipe too os silencer clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 25,766 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel brake lever hits cable housing (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust slightly loose down pipe too os silencer clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 23,173 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 22,675 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 22,430 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 22,155 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 21,949 miles

exhaust slightly loud

Pass 24 Aug 2017 21,661 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 21,431 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 21,072 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 20,695 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 20,172 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 19,558 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 18,870 miles

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 3 Sep 2010 3,161 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 1,306 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 18,680 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 18,680 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 16,722 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 12,918 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 6,213 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 6,213 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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T179 GFP is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 T179 GFP, 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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T179 GFP is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T179 GFP safe to buy?

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