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VX51 XSJ

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,425 mi
Last recorded22,425 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 XSJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 22,425 miles

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 47,469 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 46,202 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 43,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 41,631 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 35,118 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 35,104 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 31,410 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 29,756 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 28,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 28,500 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 25,502 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 25,490 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 22,330 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 21,036 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 17,837 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 13,141 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 8,998 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 8,998 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 8,012 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 7,219 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 6,728 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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VX51 XSJ is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VX51 XSJ, 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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VX51 XSJ is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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