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X249 VTW

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,257 mi
Last recorded38,257 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX249 VTW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 38,257 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 37,607 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 36,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 34,929 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 32,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 32,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 32,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 31,768 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 31,300 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 30,129 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 26,875 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 26,635 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 26,348 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 25,408 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2014 25,408 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 25,237 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 24,921 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 24,119 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 22,863 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,825 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 20,749 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,749 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 18,426 miles

Front Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006

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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X249 VTW is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 X249 VTW, 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 X249 VTW registered?

X249 VTW is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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