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Y197 KAW

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,701 mi
Last recorded23,701 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 KAW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 30 May 2026 23,701 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 23,652 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper top shock mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2024 23,472 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 22,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 21,729 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 20,583 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 20,340 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 20,340 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 18,407 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 18,228 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 17,386 miles

mask converter fitted.

noisey exhaust

Pass 23 Apr 2016 16,507 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 15,860 miles

Rear foot brake has slight long travel

Pass 17 Apr 2014 14,435 miles

front tyre valve perished

Pass 29 Apr 2013 13,424 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 12,144 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 May 2011 8,908 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 8,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 7,325 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 6,261 miles

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2005 4,266 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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Y197 KAW is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KAW, 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 KAW is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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