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Y326 GDM

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

54,733 mi
Last recorded54,733 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY326 GDM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 54,733 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2026 54,732 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 52,514 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 51,430 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 51,339 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 51,289 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 51,035 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 50,636 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 48,660 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 45,255 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 37,287 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 31,393 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 28,872 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 28,121 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2012 27,153 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2012 27,153 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 23,156 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 21,735 miles

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

slight binding on front brakes

Pass 11 Apr 2008 19,841 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 19,841 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Clutch fluid level low

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,836 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 14,582 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 14,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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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Y326 GDM is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y326 GDM, 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 Y326 GDM registered?

Y326 GDM is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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