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HX51 FMC

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

56,732 mi
Last recorded56,732 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 FMC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 56,732 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front and rear of frame corroding.

Pass 31 Jul 2025 56,716 miles

Frame corroding in areas.

Pass 16 Aug 2024 56,700 miles

Frame corroding in areas.

Slight dampness lower left hand of tank.

Pass 31 Jul 2023 56,651 miles

Exhaust slightly smoky.

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame corroding in places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 56,651 miles

Exhaust slightly smoky.

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame corroding in places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 56,643 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 56,643 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 56,589 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 56,589 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2020 55,711 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 55,553 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre wearing and near limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 54,407 miles

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

Rear tyre wearing.

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 51,228 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 51,228 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 48,975 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 45,023 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Fail 1 Aug 2016 45,023 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 38,555 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 38,555 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 34,857 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 34,549 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 33,037 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 31,145 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 29,585 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,607 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 24,000 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 21,990 miles

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

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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HX51 FMC is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HX51 FMC, 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.

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HX51 FMC is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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