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PL51 XJR

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

21,330 mi
Last recorded21,330 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 XJR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 21,330 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 20,078 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 19,336 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 18,253 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 17,146 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 16,405 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 15,217 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 14,102 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 10,962 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 8,667 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 8,650 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 8,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 8,057 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 6,375 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 6,128 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 May 2011 6,128 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 5,727 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 4,792 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 4,308 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 3,672 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 3,242 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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PL51 XJR is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL51 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 PL51 XJR registered?

PL51 XJR is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 10 November 2001.

Is PL51 XJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL51 XJR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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