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VK57 YXC

2007 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,704 mi
Last recorded38,704 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Yamaha XJR130012,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 YXC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 38,704 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 37,690 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 37,683 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 36,956 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 36,027 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 36,027 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 29,069 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 29,069 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Rear brake switch. (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 27,534 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 27,534 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 24,641 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 2,370 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 2,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 22,537 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 2,297 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 19,842 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 18,057 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 13,628 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 10,685 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 7,542 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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VK57 YXC is a 2007 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha XJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 12,271 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 VK57 YXC, 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 19 years old, this Yamaha XJR1300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VK57 YXC is a 2007 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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