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Y228 ROR

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,111 mi
Last recorded22,111 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 ROR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 22,111 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2016 22,096 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 22,096 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 22,096 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 22,096 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 22,096 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 22,096 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 22,096 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 22,096 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 22,096 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 22,096 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 22,096 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 21,939 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 21,939 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 20,720 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 20,034 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 20,034 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 16,226 miles

Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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 ROR is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y228 ROR, 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 ROR registered?

Y228 ROR is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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