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T229 ONG

1999 Yamaha XJR1300

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

6,703 mi
Last recorded6,703 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJR130022,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT229 ONG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 6,703 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2025 5,280 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 4,639 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 4,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 4,227 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 3,597 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Puncture repair in rear tyre

Rear indicators built into led tail light

Fail 18 May 2017 3,597 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Puncture repair in rear tyre

Rear indicators built into led tail light

Pass 9 May 2016 937 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel slightly stiff to spin

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

Rear indicators built into led tail light

Fail 30 Apr 2016 890 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel slightly stiff to spin

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

Rear indicators built into led tail light

Pass 29 May 2015 99,915 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Punture repair(s) in rear tyre

Rear indicators built into led tail light

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel slightly stiff to turn

Pass 23 May 2014 98,878 miles

Centre Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 96,371 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 94,685 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 92,904 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 89,717 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 85,165 miles

nearside indcater50% light

Pass 2 Feb 2008 82,778 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2008 82,751 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 79,033 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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T229 ONG is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300 in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T229 ONG, 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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T229 ONG is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 8 June 1999.

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