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T505 CLN

1999 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

39,149 mi
Last recorded39,149 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJR130022,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT505 CLN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 39,149 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 38,276 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 38,007 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 37,071 miles

Nearside Rear position light half not working

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 37,028 miles

Rear up to half rear light not working

Pass 25 Jul 2020 36,472 miles

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

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 36,228 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 36,093 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 36,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 35,619 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 35,237 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 33,767 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 33,767 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 32,139 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 32,139 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Fail 2 Jul 2013 29,903 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2013 29,903 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 28,484 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 28,484 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 27,598 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 27,598 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 24,016 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 23,809 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 22,482 miles

fuel tap knob fixing screw loose

Fail 2 Jun 2007 22,482 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

fuel tap knob fixing screw loose

Pass 13 Apr 2006 21,757 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 21,485 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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T505 CLN is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 T505 CLN, 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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T505 CLN is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 26 June 1999.

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