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Y229 ETY

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,092 mi
Last recorded31,092 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 ETY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 31,092 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 26 May 2015 31,085 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 20,461 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 30,454 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear tyre cotaminated with oil on Left hand side

Pass 5 Dec 2011 29,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 29,643 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 28 May 2011 29,610 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 28 May 2011 29,610 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2010 27,658 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 26,513 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 26,513 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 25,627 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 25,627 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 May 2007 25,356 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 25,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 22,409 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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Y229 ETY is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y229 ETY, 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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Y229 ETY is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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