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WK51 ETE

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,663 mi
Last recorded53,663 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 53,663 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 53,085 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 52,405 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 51,821 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 51,143 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 51,041 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 50,120 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 50,120 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 49,317 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 47,506 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 45,824 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 43,358 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 40,895 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 39,105 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 37,183 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 34,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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 16 Sep 2009 33,449 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 33,449 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 32,066 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 ETE is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ETE, 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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What year was WK51 ETE registered?

WK51 ETE is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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