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Y379 KBL

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,238 mi
Last recorded72,238 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY379 KBL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 72,238 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 71,738 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 71,738 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 71,732 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 71,398 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 71,303 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 71,172 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 70,685 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 70,660 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 70,660 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 70,617 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 70,025 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 67,970 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 64,751 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 59,981 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 59,981 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 54,984 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 49,581 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 44,369 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 40,005 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,880 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 32,578 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 30,155 miles

nail in rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2005 24,279 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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Y379 KBL 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 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y379 KBL, 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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Y379 KBL is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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