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Y208 NLL

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,165 mi
Last recorded36,165 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY208 NLL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 36,165 miles

Drive chain slightly tight tight spot (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 33,598 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 30,538 miles

long travel on rear brake lever

Pass 20 May 2023 29,097 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 27,206 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 27,206 miles

Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 25,753 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 24,478 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 23,263 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% bulb not working (1.1.1d)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 23,241 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Nearside Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% bulb not working (1.1.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 22,798 miles

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

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

l/h rear light bulb not working

Pass 23 Apr 2016 21,883 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 21,473 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 19,672 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 16,758 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 15,988 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 15,760 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 14,313 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 12,147 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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Y208 NLL is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y208 NLL, 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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Y208 NLL is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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