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T55 XJR

1999 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,689 mi
Last recorded48,689 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJR130022,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 XJR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 48,689 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 46,947 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 46,111 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 45,013 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 44,992 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 42,967 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 40,644 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn 2mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 40,623 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn 2mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 36,672 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 35,870 miles

Direction indicator light intensity reduced All. Smoked lenses. (4.4.3 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 34,777 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 33,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 31,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 29,445 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 7 Jun 2014 27,777 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 27,766 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 27,290 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 27,053 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 26,604 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 23,186 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 20,285 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 16,482 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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T55 XJR is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T55 XJR, 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 T55 XJR registered?

T55 XJR is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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