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Y297 HWJ

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,061 mi
Last recorded39,061 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 39,061 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 38,379 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 36,242 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 36,242 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 35,636 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 35,636 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 35,512 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil misting slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2020 34,217 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 32,796 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 31,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 31,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 29,633 miles

All brake hose`s have anodised ends fitted.

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Down pipe`s to collector box blowing slightly. (7.1.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 29,633 miles

All brake hose`s have anodised ends fitted.

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Down pipe`s to collector box blowing slightly. (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 27,246 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 25,777 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 23,618 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 22,135 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 20,171 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 18,051 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 16,788 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 15,383 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 15,132 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 14,877 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 13,998 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 HWJ 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 83.3%.

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 HWJ, 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 Y297 HWJ registered?

Y297 HWJ is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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