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Y126 WUA

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,735 mi
Last recorded34,735 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 WUA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 34,735 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 34,257 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 34,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 34,058 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2021 34,058 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 33,801 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 33,447 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 32,980 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 32,336 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 32,336 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 31,431 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,653 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 29,328 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 28,089 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 28,081 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 27,008 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 26,065 miles

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

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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Y126 WUA is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y126 WUA, 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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Y126 WUA is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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