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X415 BYC

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,605 mi
Last recorded63,605 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX415 BYC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 63,605 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 63,519 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 63,363 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 63,363 miles

Sidecar structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure LOWER FRONT SIDECAR MOUNT LOOSE (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 63,078 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 62,530 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 62,641 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 62,641 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 60,943 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 60,943 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2018 59,340 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 57,672 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 55,073 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 52,516 miles

side car brake pads close to limit

Fail 20 Dec 2013 49,646 miles

Nearside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 49,646 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 47,363 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 44,882 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 44,882 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 42,997 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 42,997 miles

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Sidecar wheel alignment has excessive toe-in (5.3.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 41,687 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 39,196 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 35,180 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 32,509 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 28,671 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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X415 BYC is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X415 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 X415 BYC registered?

X415 BYC is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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