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Y243 WAO

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

15,768 mi
Last recorded15,768 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 WAO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 15,768 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 15,757 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2024 15,728 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 15,717 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 15,705 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 15,690 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 15,517 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 15,517 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working rear lh tail light not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 15,463 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 15,336 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 15,271 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 15,160 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 14,974 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 14,547 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 14,307 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 13,196 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 13,171 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 11,727 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 11,442 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 7,603 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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Y243 WAO is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y243 WAO, 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 Y243 WAO registered?

Y243 WAO is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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