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RX51 WHA

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Multi-colour Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,539 mi
Last recorded27,539 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 WHA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 27,539 miles

Engine leaking oil

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake has wooden feel

Fail 18 Apr 2024 27,539 miles

Engine leaking oil

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake has wooden feel

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 27,001 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine leaking oil

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 25,661 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (4.3.3 (b))

engine oil leak

long travel on front brake lever

Fail 28 Feb 2022 25,644 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (4.3.3 (b))

engine oil leak

long travel on front brake lever

Pass 23 Mar 2021 24,641 miles

Number plate in poor condition

Front brake wooden feel

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

Rear brake hose clip broken

Rear brake pads in poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2021 24,641 miles

Front brake wooden feel

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Number plate in poor condition

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

Rear brake hose clip broken

Rear brake pads in poor condition

Fail 2 Mar 2021 24,299 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

long front brake travel

Pass 9 Mar 2020 20,687 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

all switch gear slightly insecure

exhaust very corroded

long front brake lever travel

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2019 15,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 13,833 miles

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

both wheels slightly binding

front brake disc pitted

Fail 15 Sep 2015 13,806 miles

Decelerometer brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.E1b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

both wheels slightly binding

front brake disc pitted

Pass 25 Jul 2009 12,738 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 10,396 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 WHA is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Multi-colour with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WHA, 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 WHA registered?

RX51 WHA is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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