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Y27 XJR

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

24,241 mi
Last recorded24,241 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY27 XJR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 24,241 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 24,093 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 23,955 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 23,823 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 23,218 miles

mounting bolt missing from o/s hugger. hugger secure at time of test

Fail 9 Jun 2022 23,218 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

mounting bolt missing from o/s hugger. hugger secure at time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2021 21,960 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 21,521 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 21,521 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 19,814 miles

temporary baffle fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Aug 2018 19,814 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

temporary baffle fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2017 19,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 19,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2016 19,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 18,418 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 18,418 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 17,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 17,901 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 17,613 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 17,604 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 17,282 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 17,282 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 16,812 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 16,060 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 13,549 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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Y27 XJR is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y27 XJR, 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 Y27 XJR registered?

Y27 XJR is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 14 July 2001.

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