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T488 RSF

1999 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

38,416 mi
Last recorded38,416 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJR130022,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT488 RSF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 38,416 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 38,016 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 37,927 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 37,927 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 37,197 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 35,367 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 33,892 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 33,654 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 33,346 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 33,346 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 32,960 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 32,178 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 31,086 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 28,383 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2012 26,341 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2011 25,978 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2010 25,602 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 25,448 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2008 22,890 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 20,040 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 17,914 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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T488 RSF is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 T488 RSF, 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 T488 RSF registered?

T488 RSF is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 9 June 1999.

Is T488 RSF safe to buy?

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