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EX51 XLV

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,318 mi
Last recorded31,318 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XLV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 31,318 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 31,118 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 30,515 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 29,765 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 29,150 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 28,387 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 17,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 20 Mar 2009 17,154 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2007 12,071 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 12,071 miles

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 10,439 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 8,448 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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EX51 XLV is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 19,281 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 EX51 XLV, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XJR1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX51 XLV registered?

EX51 XLV is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is EX51 XLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 XLV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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