Yamaha XJR1300

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,250 cc

T979 SBLMOT history

T979 SBL is a black petrol Yamaha XJR1300 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 38,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
38,714 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T979 SBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
XJR1300
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,250 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T979 SBL was last recorded at 38,714 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,939 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
775 miles
Average per year
659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,714 miles
  • 2025 – 37,939 miles
  • 2023 – 37,779 miles
  • 2015 – 37,669 miles
  • 2013 – 37,479 miles
  • 2012 – 35,872 miles
  • 2007 – 30,444 miles
  • 2006 – 26,834 miles
  • 2005 – 25,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,714 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,714 miles (+775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    38,714 miles
    Test number
    561229492211
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass37,939 miles (+160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    37,939 miles
    Test number
    178047437605
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass37,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    37,779 miles
    Test number
    809106227834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail37,779 miles (+110)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,779 miles
    Test number
    717813640740
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail37,669 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,669 miles
    Test number
    138797075126
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  6. Pass37,669 miles (+190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,669 miles
    Test number
    785657075189
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  7. Fail37,479 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,479 miles
    Test number
    295712443427
    • Repaired at testSteering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

  8. Pass37,479 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    37,479 miles
    Test number
    928492543185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,872 miles (+5,428)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,872 miles
    Test number
    409693302141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,444 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    30,444 miles
    Test number
    890285347381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail30,440 miles (+3,606)1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,440 miles
    Test number
    480092647332
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureSteering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

  12. Pass26,834 miles (+1,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,834 miles
    Test number
    504877926341
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  13. Pass25,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    25,296 miles
    Test number
    541525005371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail25,296 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,296 miles
    Test number
    862595005367
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Questions about T979 SBL

Does T979 SBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T979 SBL is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T979 SBL?
The MOT on T979 SBL is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T979 SBL done?
T979 SBL was recorded at 38,714 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 659 miles a year.
Has T979 SBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T979 SBL has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T979 SBL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T979 SBL find?
T979 SBL passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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