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T354 VKJ

1999 Yamaha XJR1300

Gold Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,557 mi
Last recorded44,557 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJR130022,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT354 VKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 44,557 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 44,238 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 43,683 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 43,683 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2022 43,278 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 42,637 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 42,079 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 40,884 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 39,359 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 37,536 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 37,536 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2016 35,776 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 35,776 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 33,645 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 31,833 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 31,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 29,768 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 25,832 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 23,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

rear brake pads rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2010 22,339 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 13,776 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 8,415 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 7,918 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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T354 VKJ is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300 in Gold 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 T354 VKJ, 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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T354 VKJ is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 6 August 1999.

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