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T270 ARE

1999 Yamaha XJR1300

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,140 mi
Last recorded38,140 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJR130022,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT270 ARE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 38,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 May 2026 38,110 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 36,336 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 2 May 2025 36,336 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 33,469 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 31,519 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 30,596 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 30,594 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 30,284 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 29,045 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 28,222 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 27,641 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 26,544 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 25,474 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2014 24,541 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 23,255 miles

Offside Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 4 May 2012 21,669 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 18,103 miles

Offside Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

n/s exhaust mount slightly loose

Pass 17 Apr 2010 15,331 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 14,059 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 13,444 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 12,826 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 11,768 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 11,768 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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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T270 ARE is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300 in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T270 ARE, 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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T270 ARE is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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