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X198 XVF

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

60,454 mi
Last recorded60,454 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX198 XVF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 60,454 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 59,459 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 58,438 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 57,868 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 56,597 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 55,477 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 55,061 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 54,005 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 52,717 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 51,758 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 47,727 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 44,170 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 40,746 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 36,782 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 33,145 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 27,019 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 23,238 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 23,238 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 21,272 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 19,182 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 16,333 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 14,166 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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X198 XVF is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 X198 XVF, 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 X198 XVF registered?

X198 XVF is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 7 February 2001.

Is X198 XVF safe to buy?

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