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WA51 VLW

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Purple Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,272 mi
Last recorded24,272 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 VLW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 24,272 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 24,249 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swinging arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 21,327 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 21,327 miles

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

Steering linkage locking device ineffective Steering head nut tightened (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 17,205 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 62,304 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust has broken manifold bolts but is not leaking

exhaust noisey

front brake hoses slightly twisted

front calipers have incorrect bolts but are not loose

Fail 21 Mar 2019 62,304 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 57,057 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 55,758 miles

Brake locking device missing Torque arm (3.2.A1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front 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 shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front mudguard broken

Rear brake pedal damaged

Pass 21 May 2016 49,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 38,694 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 38,809 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 36,308 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 34,239 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 28,426 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 24,433 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 21,241 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 16,432 miles

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

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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WA51 VLW is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Purple with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WA51 VLW, 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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WA51 VLW is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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