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Y227 AET

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,974 mi
Last recorded50,974 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 AET
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 50,974 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 50,399 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 49,964 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 48,173 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 47,365 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 46,476 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 44,941 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 42,194 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 40,648 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 39,530 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 39,530 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 37,742 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 37,488 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 37,020 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,610 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 36,610 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 35,415 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 34,354 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 33,308 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 30,131 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 27,107 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 23,876 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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Y227 AET is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y227 AET, 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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What year was Y227 AET registered?

Y227 AET is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y227 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y227 AET shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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