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PO51 OAJ

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,816 mi
Last recorded20,816 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 OAJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 20,816 miles

Exhaust noisy end cans (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear tyre slightly rubbing on rear hugger

Pass 11 Jul 2025 20,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 19,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 18,759 miles

Exhaust noisy end cans (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 18,759 miles

Exhaust noisy end cans (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 17,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 17,419 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 17,412 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 16,428 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 14,450 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 14,450 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 12,868 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 10,221 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 10,206 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 9,320 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 8,218 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 8,153 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 7,403 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 6,946 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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PO51 OAJ is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PO51 OAJ, 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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PO51 OAJ is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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