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V338 LMX

1999 Yamaha Xjr 1300

Bronze Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

236 mi
Last recorded236 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Xjr 130023,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV338 LMX
MakeYamaha
ModelXjr 1300
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 24,214 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 23,555 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 22,075 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 21,745 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 20,387 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside fork seal weeping. (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in top yoke

Fail 17 Jun 2019 20,386 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside fork seal weeping. (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in top yoke

Pass 28 Mar 2018 18,446 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 18,446 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 16,497 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 16,497 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 13,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 28,548 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 28,096 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 26,814 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 23,847 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010
Fail 30 Sep 2009

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

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

speedometer missing nearside pillion footrest inoperative

Pass 3 Mar 2007 67,762 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 56,642 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xjr 1300?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 633 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
715
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
633
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
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V338 LMX is a 1999 Yamaha Xjr 1300 in Bronze with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Xjr 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 23,016 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 1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V338 LMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xjr 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha Xjr 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V338 LMX is a 1999 Yamaha Xjr 1300, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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