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RX51 XSF

2001 Yamaha FJR1300

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

39,777 mi
Last recorded39,777 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FJR130033,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 XSF
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 39,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 39,777 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 35,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 35,796 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 31,089 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2023 31,089 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 28,171 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 28,171 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 27,499 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 27,171 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 26,824 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 26,812 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 26,487 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 25,884 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 25,516 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,465 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 25,465 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 23,832 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 23,832 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 22,650 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 19,718 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 19,718 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 15,540 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 8,531 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 8,531 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FJR1300?

Based on 30,408 MOT tests across 2,119 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
1,481
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 454
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 407
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 153
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 115
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RX51 XSF is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300 in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha FJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 33,852 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 FJR1300 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX51 XSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FJR1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha FJR1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX51 XSF registered?

RX51 XSF is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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