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T199 SFW

1999 Yamaha XJR1300

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,290 mi
Last recorded81,290 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJR130022,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT199 SFW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 81,290 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 79,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 78,912 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 74,562 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 72,326 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 68,442 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 68,442 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 64,450 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 58,340 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 55,891 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 52,956 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 47,817 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

some wear to discs

Pass 13 Feb 2010 38,718 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 13 Feb 2010 38,701 miles

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

front pads getting low

Fail 12 Feb 2009 27,027 miles

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 27,027 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 22,084 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 18,912 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 17,503 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 17,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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T199 SFW is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300 in Red 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 T199 SFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T199 SFW registered?

T199 SFW is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 6 April 1999.

Is T199 SFW safe to buy?

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