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R807 NOU

1998 Yamaha XJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

132,527 mi
Last recorded132,527 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR130036,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR807 NOU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 132,527 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 131,866 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 131,276 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 131,276 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 130,442 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 127,867 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 127,867 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 122,582 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 122,582 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 May 2017 119,714 miles

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

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted Slight run out on rear brake disc. (3.1.5)

Fail 20 May 2017 119,714 miles

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

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted Slight run out on rear brake disc. (3.1.5)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 117,872 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 116,089 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 114,583 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 114,583 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 111,445 miles

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 111,445 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 109,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak from cam cover. Inlet manifolds deteriorated,

Fail 12 Apr 2012 109,872 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Engine camcover has slight oil leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Inlet manifolds deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear spring adjustment slightly inbalanced

Rear tyre valve long (not standard fitting to bike wheels)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 108,945 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 107,294 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 104,367 miles

Centre Front Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 12 Mar 2008 100,828 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 92,684 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 82,939 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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R807 NOU is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 36,744 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 R807 NOU, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XJR1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R807 NOU is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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