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X308 BYC

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,486 mi
Last recorded23,486 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX308 BYC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 23,486 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 23,142 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 22,007 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 21,958 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 21,851 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 21,355 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 21,145 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 20,903 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 20,053 miles

front brakes binding

nearside fork tube badly pitted

Pass 18 Apr 2015 19,650 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 19,360 miles

horn poor

Pass 13 Aug 2012 19,011 miles

Front brake at limit of acceptable travel.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 15,703 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 13,284 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 11,268 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 10,919 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 10,826 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 10,159 miles

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

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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X308 BYC is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X308 BYC, 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 X308 BYC registered?

X308 BYC is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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