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T523 SCH

1999 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,667 mi
Last recorded58,667 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJR130022,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT523 SCH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 58,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 58,667 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 56,127 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 56,127 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 54,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 52,018 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 48,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 47,406 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 47,406 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 47,265 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 47,186 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 47,074 miles

drive chain dry of lube

drive chain slightly tight

Pass 17 Jun 2017 46,866 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 46,866 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 46,386 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 45,938 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 45,938 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 45,394 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 May 2013 44,974 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 44,618 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 44,610 miles

Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 43,871 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 43,572 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 43,185 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 39,419 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 30,998 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 25,002 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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T523 SCH is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T523 SCH, 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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T523 SCH is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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