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T253 FOW

1999 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,399 mi
Last recorded26,399 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJR130022,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT253 FOW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 26,399 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 25,359 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 24,153 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 21,421 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 21,333 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 20,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2012 20,233 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 19,786 miles

front brake lever spongey & close to travel limit

Fail 28 Mar 2009 18,821 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 28 Mar 2009 18,821 miles

rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,593 miles

front brake lever travel close to limit

slight judder from rear brake

Pass 10 Jul 2006 13,639 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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T253 FOW is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T253 FOW, 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 T253 FOW registered?

T253 FOW is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T253 FOW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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