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BF13 VVW

2013 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,189 mi
Last recorded23,189 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Yamaha XJR13008,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 VVW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 23,189 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 23,134 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 22,938 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 22,615 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 22,615 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 20,405 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 17,340 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 17,340 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 12,359 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 9,069 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 9,069 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2017 7,645 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 7,306 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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BF13 VVW is a 2013 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Yamaha XJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 8,372 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 BF13 VVW, 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 13 years old, this Yamaha XJR1300 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BF13 VVW registered?

BF13 VVW is a 2013 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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