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Y196 FDV

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,132 mi
Last recorded14,132 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 FDV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 14,132 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 6,587 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 6,457 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn both (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play shock absorber top bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play shock absorber top bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 6,271 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit the rear brake pads are wearing low (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive drive chain is worn and poorly tensioned (6.2.1e)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened the left rear shock absorber spring is heavily corroded (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play there is play in the rear shock absorber bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Aug 2015 6,094 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 6,088 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 5,143 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 4,765 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Aug 2012 4,575 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

advise + the drive chain is very rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2011 4,325 miles

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

advise + the drive chain is very dry

Pass 26 Jun 2010 4,077 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 4,077 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 3,954 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 3,850 miles

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 3,879 miles

advise + both front and rear brakes are dragging on slightly . would advise strip and clean all brake pads and calipers ( buld up of road grime)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 3,669 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

advise + drive chain is in poor condition ( lubrication)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 3,669 miles

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

advise + drive chain is in poor condition ( lubrication)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 3,401 miles

advise = drive chain is very dry

advise = the front tyre is wearing low

advise = there is a small amount of play/wear in the rear shock absorber top mountings

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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Y196 FDV is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y196 FDV, 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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Y196 FDV is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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