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BX54 XTL

2004 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,997 mi
Last recorded23,997 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XJR130014,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 XTL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 23,997 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 23,931 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 23,369 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 21,913 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 21,913 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 20,796 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 20,796 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 20,431 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 18,264 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 18,264 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 16,355 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 15,175 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 13,953 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 13,293 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 12,393 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 10,991 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 10,014 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 9,445 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 9,445 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 8,339 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 7,362 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 7,362 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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BX54 XTL is a 2004 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha XJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 14,478 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 BX54 XTL, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha XJR1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX54 XTL registered?

BX54 XTL is a 2004 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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