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Y165 YAM

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

24,867 mi
Last recorded24,867 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 24,867 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 24,867 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 22,150 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 20,174 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 18,261 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 15,927 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 15,309 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 13,836 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 13,827 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 13,820 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2014 13,800 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 13,768 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 12,646 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 11,831 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 11,477 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 10,950 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 10,106 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 8,356 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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Y165 YAM is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y165 YAM, 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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Y165 YAM is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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