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Y398 KCF

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,856 mi
Last recorded5,856 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY398 KCF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 5,856 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 5,254 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 43,220 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 3,709 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 2,986 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 2,720 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 2,388 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 1,821 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 1,800 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 721 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 456 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 56 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 19,009 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 18,279 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 14,441 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,028 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 13,693 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 13,693 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 12,522 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 12,522 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 11,692 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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Y398 KCF is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y398 KCF, 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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Y398 KCF is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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