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Y279 NLN

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,238 mi
Last recorded19,238 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 NLN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2026 19,238 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 18,700 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 18,285 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 17,888 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 17,416 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 17,028 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 15,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Valve stem slightly damaged FRONT AND REAR SHOULD BE CHANGED (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 15,337 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 15,115 miles

DRIVE CHAIN TIGHT.

EXHAUST NOISY.

FRONT AND REAR TYRE VALVE BADLY DETERIORATING.

Main beam flasher sticking.

Pass 29 Jul 2017 14,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 14,421 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 13,544 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 12,483 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 11,332 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 10,551 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 9,466 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 8,521 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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Y279 NLN is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y279 NLN, 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 Y279 NLN registered?

Y279 NLN is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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