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Y297 DDC

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,104 mi
Last recorded67,104 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 DDC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 67,104 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 65,956 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 65,956 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 64,691 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 64,691 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 63,256 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 63,256 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 60,970 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 57,457 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 57,457 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 51,234 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 46,137 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 43,440 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 39,815 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 38,544 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 37,588 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 36,514 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 34,074 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,908 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 28,942 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 28,942 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,324 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 23,800 miles

aftermarket exhausts fitted(with baffles)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 19,115 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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Y297 DDC is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y297 DDC, 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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Y297 DDC is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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