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Y249 GCA

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,284 mi
Last recorded25,284 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY249 GCA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 25,284 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 25,284 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 2,476 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 2,472 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 1,213 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 1,213 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 9,330 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 8,548 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 7,652 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 7,466 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 7,334 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 6,781 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 5,389 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 4,020 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2009 4,020 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2007 2,642 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 718 miles

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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Y249 GCA is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y249 GCA, 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 Y249 GCA registered?

Y249 GCA is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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