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X551 HLC

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,028 mi
Last recorded91,028 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX551 HLC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 91,028 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 91,027 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 71,971 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 71,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 May 2024 71,177 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2023 65,363 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 58,196 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 58,196 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2021 52,438 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 50,665 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 50,665 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 4 May 2019 46,781 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 46,781 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,094 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 42,936 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 40,564 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 37,691 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 37,691 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 13 May 2014 31,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 24,463 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 24,109 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 23,717 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 23,127 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 22,595 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 21,696 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,676 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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X551 HLC is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 20,764 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 X551 HLC, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha XJR1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X551 HLC is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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