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Y397 EFT

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,869 mi
Last recorded20,869 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 EFT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 20,869 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 19,867 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 19,671 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 18,738 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 16,757 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 16,398 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 15,822 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 15,247 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 14,291 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 13,709 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 12,533 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 11,634 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 11,456 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 11,019 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 10,825 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 10,493 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 8,318 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 8,318 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 6,792 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 6,792 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 5,896 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 5,896 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 5,093 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 4,859 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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Y397 EFT is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y397 EFT, 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 Y397 EFT registered?

Y397 EFT is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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