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T251 BBF

1999 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

35,697 mi
Last recorded35,697 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJR130022,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT251 BBF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 35,697 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 35,697 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Front lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2024 35,347 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 34,690 miles

Clip-type link fitted to chain

Pass 15 Jun 2022 33,458 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 31,077 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 29,316 miles

Clutch lever securing nut missing

Clip-type link fitted to drive chain

Fail 27 Mar 2020 29,316 miles

Clutch lever securing nut missing

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Clip-type link fitted to drive chain

Pass 14 Mar 2019 28,453 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 27,950 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 27,054 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 26,983 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 26,537 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 25,771 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 24,064 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 22,403 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,931 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 20,979 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 20,341 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 18,982 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 18,982 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 16,830 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 15,625 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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T251 BBF is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T251 BBF, 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 T251 BBF registered?

T251 BBF is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 22 April 1999.

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