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Y32 EJR

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,228 mi
Last recorded40,228 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY32 EJR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 40,228 miles

Long rear brake travel/ efficiency marginal

Nearside Rear Inner CV boot split

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 38,898 miles

Nearside Rear Inner CV boot holed

Pass 18 Oct 2022 36,589 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 36,589 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high dip (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 35,167 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 29,913 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 57,610 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 55,426 miles

Slight play steering head bearings

Pass 14 Oct 2017 53,321 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 53,321 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 50,704 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 48,015 miles

Parking brake cable has broken wire, but not significantly weakened.

Pass 22 Nov 2014 46,563 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 45,157 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 44,521 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 44,503 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,090 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 37,281 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 31,016 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,536 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 19,835 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 14,443 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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Y32 EJR is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y32 EJR, 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 Y32 EJR registered?

Y32 EJR is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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