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RC51 EPC

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,082 mi
Last recorded34,082 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC51 EPC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 34,082 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 34,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 34,025 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 33,579 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 33,324 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 31,489 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 30,007 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 28,054 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 27,051 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 25,312 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 20,683 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 18,493 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 15,654 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 12,331 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 9,547 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 4 May 2012 9,547 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 5,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 5,584 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 5,584 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 5,420 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 5,177 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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RC51 EPC is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black 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 RC51 EPC, 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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RC51 EPC is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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