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JP51 XJR

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

23,343 mi
Last recorded23,343 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP51 XJR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 23,343 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 23,340 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 23,340 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 23,297 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 23,290 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 23,267 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 23,267 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 22,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 22,966 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 20,010 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 19,733 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 18,669 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 18,669 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 17,672 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit wearing unevenly (3.2.A1f(i))

bolt missing form oil cooler pipe but not leaking oil

Fail 31 May 2016 17,670 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit wearing unevenly (3.2.A1f(i))

bolt missing form oil cooler pipe but not leaking oil

Fail 10 Apr 2015 17,058 miles

Bolts missing from oil cooler pipes

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fuel tap on prime

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 17,058 miles

Bolts missing from oil cooler pipes

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fuel tap on prime

Pass 5 Apr 2014 12,629 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 10,400 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 10,147 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 10,114 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 9,145 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 7,255 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 3,966 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 3,506 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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JP51 XJR is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 JP51 XJR, 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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What year was JP51 XJR registered?

JP51 XJR is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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