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V970 DCK

1999 Yamaha Xjr 1300SP

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,673 mi
Last recorded62,673 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Xjr 1300SP20,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV970 DCK
MakeYamaha
ModelXjr 1300SP
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 62,673 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 62,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 62,201 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 62,201 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre Along with two temporary tyre repairs. ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 60,726 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 55,823 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 50,656 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 44,757 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 44,757 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 40,983 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 33,619 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 25,413 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 21,841 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 20,767 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 20,747 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 18,670 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 18,670 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 15,516 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 15,361 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 14,225 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 13,937 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 11,790 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 9,589 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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V970 DCK is a 1999 Yamaha Xjr 1300SP in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V970 DCK, 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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V970 DCK is a 1999 Yamaha Xjr 1300SP, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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