CarVerify

Free Car Check

S700 FYF

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

52,561 mi
Last recorded52,561 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS700 FYF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 52,561 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 51,261 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 51,261 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 49,112 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 49,112 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted rivet link not riveted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 47,320 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2023 47,311 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2022 44,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2022 44,644 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 40,351 miles

Exhaust noisy

Front brake slight bind

Rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 19 Jun 2021 40,341 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Air Filter Insecure

Driver Chain Slightly Loose And Seized Links

Exhaust Noisey

Rear Drive Sprocket Worn

Rear Tyre Unevenly Worn

Pass 4 Jul 2020 37,510 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 35,715 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 29,111 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 21,558 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 20,258 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 19,154 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 16,677 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 15,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2011 13,647 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 10,144 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 4,650 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 4,174 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 3,923 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 2,908 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 2,763 miles

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

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

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
Full Yamaha XJR1300 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S700 FYF is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S700 FYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S700 FYF?

You can check the full history of S700 FYF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S700 FYF registered?

S700 FYF is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is S700 FYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S700 FYF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S700 FYF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S700 FYF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.