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T304 RTT

1999 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,250 mi
Last recorded39,250 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJR130022,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT304 RTT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 39,250 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 39,244 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 38,505 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 37,964 miles

Front Tyre starting to crack

Rear Starting to crack

Fail 17 Jul 2023 37,932 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre starting to crack

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Starting to crack

Pass 7 Dec 2020 37,810 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 37,503 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2018 37,123 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 36,712 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 36,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 34,197 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 31,555 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 28,293 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 27,074 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,655 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 23,772 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 23,457 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 22,424 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 22,424 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 18,338 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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T304 RTT is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 T304 RTT, 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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T304 RTT is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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