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PO51 OAL

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,511 mi
Last recorded48,511 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 48,511 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2025 46,832 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 44,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower Cush rubber deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 44,442 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 43,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 43,241 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 42,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebars slightly bent

rear shock springs rusty

Fail 23 Sep 2020 42,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebars slightly bent

rear shock springs rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2019 41,997 miles

Handlebar slightly bent

Pass 10 Apr 2018 40,730 miles

Handlebar slightly bent left side

Fail 10 Apr 2018 40,730 miles

Handlebar slightly bent left side

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 39,963 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 39,916 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 38,647 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 38,647 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 38,349 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 38,349 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 38,305 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn.

Pass 25 Aug 2012 38,187 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,337 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 37,337 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2010 35,339 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 32,242 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 26,214 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 20,783 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 15,169 miles

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

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 OAL is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OAL, 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 OAL is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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