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T889 KGB

1999 Yamaha Xjr 1300SP

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

25,698 mi
Last recorded25,698 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Xjr 1300SP20,359 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT889 KGB
MakeYamaha
ModelXjr 1300SP
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 25,698 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 25,701 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 25,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 25,519 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2020 24,293 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 24,293 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 22,780 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 22,717 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 21,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

long travel on (handle bar) break lever

Pass 17 Sep 2013 19,778 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 18,786 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 18,767 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 17,693 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 17,160 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 30 May 2007 17,160 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 15,815 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xjr 1300SP?

Based on 1,324 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
638
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 4
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T889 KGB is a 1999 Yamaha Xjr 1300SP in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Xjr 1300SP models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 20,359 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 Xjr 1300SP fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T889 KGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xjr 1300SP typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha Xjr 1300SP is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T889 KGB registered?

T889 KGB is a 1999 Yamaha Xjr 1300SP, first registered on 9 April 1999.

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