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T217 JKM

1999 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,832 mi
Last recorded41,832 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJR130022,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT217 JKM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 41,832 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 38,178 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 32,865 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 32,198 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 32,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak leaking from the top of the stantions (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 31,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Apr 2016 30,548 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 29,536 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,731 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2013 27,796 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 27,794 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 26,752 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 26,743 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 24,438 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

exhaust type and noise

front side light

Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,438 miles

exhaust type and noise

front side light

Fail 15 Feb 2010 22,432 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 22,432 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 20,791 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 19,172 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 19,172 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 16,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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T217 JKM is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T217 JKM, 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 T217 JKM registered?

T217 JKM is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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