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RX51 WGV

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,537 mi
Last recorded25,537 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 WGV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 25,537 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 24,338 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 24,338 miles

Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) wheel pinch bolt (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 23,866 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2023 23,866 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 22,452 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 22,402 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 22,384 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 22,364 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 22,330 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 21,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

bolts missing from front mudguard, side panel, front sprocket cover, rear grab rail

Fail 6 Jun 2014 21,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

bolts missing from front mudguard, side panel, front sprocket cover, rear grab rail

Pass 8 Jun 2012 20,394 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 18,671 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 17,208 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 17,208 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 15,203 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 15,203 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 21,689 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 18,314 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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RX51 WGV is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RX51 WGV, 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 RX51 WGV registered?

RX51 WGV is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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