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T488 JKG

1999 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

38,389 mi
Last recorded38,389 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJR130022,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT488 JKG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 38,389 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2025 36,419 miles

Offside Front brake calliper slightly misaligned

Pass 24 Apr 2024 34,074 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 33,180 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 30,844 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 30,338 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 27,455 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 24,723 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 24,717 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 24,669 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 24,309 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 23,726 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 22,795 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 19,211 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 17,099 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 15,109 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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T488 JKG is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 T488 JKG, 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 T488 JKG registered?

T488 JKG is a 1999 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 19 May 1999.

Is T488 JKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T488 JKG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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