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Y197 FDV

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,366 mi
Last recorded99,366 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 FDV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 99,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 98,834 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 98,318 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2023 98,307 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 97,793 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 97,524 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 97,368 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 95,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 95,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 89,455 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Gear change pedal step loose

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 78,054 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 72,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 62,435 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 54,623 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,562 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,864 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 35,382 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 23,763 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 23,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front brake binding

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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Y197 FDV is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y197 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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Y197 FDV is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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