MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,985 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
rear tyre very close to legal limit
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJR1300?
Based on 107,128 MOT tests across 7,520 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y226 FEV is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y226 FEV, 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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Y226 FEV is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 17 March 2001.
Is Y226 FEV safe to buy?
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