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Y217 GNY

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

36,943 mi
Last recorded36,943 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 GNY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 36,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 34,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 32,078 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 31,422 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 31,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2021 30,939 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 30,204 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 30,202 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front brake lever is sticky, requires lubrication.

Pass 14 Nov 2018 29,336 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 28,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,357 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,419 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 26,248 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 24,347 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 23,294 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 21,982 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 18,241 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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Y217 GNY is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y217 GNY, 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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Y217 GNY is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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