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S15 XJR

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

18,523 mi
Last recorded18,523 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 XJR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 18,523 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 18,261 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 18,152 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 17,692 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 16,831 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 16,595 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 16,306 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 15,629 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 14,747 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 12,193 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 11,819 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 11,433 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 11,115 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 11,115 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 10,977 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 8,738 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 4,972 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 4,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 4,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 3,417 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 3,417 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 3,101 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 3,006 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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S15 XJR is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S15 XJR, 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 S15 XJR registered?

S15 XJR is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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