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Y17 XJR

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

40,645 mi
Last recorded40,645 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 XJR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 40,645 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 40,603 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 39,952 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 39,167 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 38,126 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 37,551 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 36,035 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 34,126 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 33,483 miles

rear and front tyre wear and only just legal 1.6mm

Pass 17 Jul 2015 32,939 miles

rear tyre wear

Pass 18 Jul 2014 32,021 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 31,100 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 31,100 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,228 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,884 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 27,621 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 27,621 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 23,643 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 21,576 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 16,445 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 15,794 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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Y17 XJR is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 Y17 XJR, 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 Y17 XJR registered?

Y17 XJR is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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