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WK51 BZE

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

34,083 mi
Last recorded34,083 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 BZE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 34,083 miles

Drive chain slightly loose Chain slack needs adjusting (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket silencers, baffles fitted at time of test (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025 33,596 miles

Drive chain slightly tight has some tight links (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 31,833 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 31,833 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 31,714 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 31,714 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 31,370 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 31,280 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 30,974 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 30,974 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 30,581 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 30,581 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm front tyre worn to limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swinging arm bearings worn (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 29,773 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 28,716 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 28,716 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 27,756 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 26,494 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 26,494 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 26,021 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 25,679 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,136 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 24,282 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 20,017 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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WK51 BZE 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 73.9%.

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 WK51 BZE, 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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WK51 BZE is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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