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Y228 HMV

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

13,271 mi
Last recorded13,271 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 HMV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 13,271 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 11,374 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 10,783 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 9,969 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 8,833 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 8,147 miles

Exhaust noisy mufflers are taped (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 8,147 miles

Exhaust noisy mufflers are taped (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 7,569 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 7,062 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 68,609 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 6,752 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 6,476 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 5,923 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 5,923 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 5,062 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 5,050 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 4,785 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 4,735 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 4,647 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 4,502 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 4,214 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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Y228 HMV is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y228 HMV, 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 Y228 HMV registered?

Y228 HMV is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 9 June 2001.

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