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Y298 ARL

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,020 mi
Last recorded47,020 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY298 ARL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 47,020 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 46,414 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 45,832 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 44,921 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 42,238 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 40,183 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 38,810 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 38,810 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 35,477 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 30,441 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 26,690 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 22,319 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 22,290 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 22,159 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 21,511 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 21,511 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 20,918 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 19,912 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 19,888 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 18,929 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 18,119 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 16,692 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2006 15,275 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 May 2006 15,275 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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Y298 ARL is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black 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 Y298 ARL, 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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Y298 ARL is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 19 May 2001.

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