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MX51 RZE

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,457 mi
Last recorded38,457 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 RZE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 38,457 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 37,645 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 37,445 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 37,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 34,572 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey exhaust clamp loose (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 24,996 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 12,279 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 1,351 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

fork dust seals rotton

rear shockabsorber bumpstops split

Fail 29 Mar 2014 1,351 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

fork dust seals rotton

rear shockabsorber bumpstops split

Pass 8 Apr 2013 11,501 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 8,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 2,858 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 62 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 62 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 7,468 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 4,786 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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MX51 RZE is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MX51 RZE, 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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MX51 RZE is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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