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X526 BBV

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

37,053 mi
Last recorded37,053 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX526 BBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 37,053 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 36,980 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 36,952 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 36,854 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 36,729 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 36,509 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 35,587 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 34,939 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 34,132 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 33,428 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 32,467 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 31,538 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 26,735 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 23,651 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 19,101 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 17,723 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 16,522 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 16,522 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 15,410 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 15,410 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 13,714 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Nov 2005 7,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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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X526 BBV is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 X526 BBV, 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 X526 BBV registered?

X526 BBV is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X526 BBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X526 BBV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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