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Y398 XJE

2001 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,026 mi
Last recorded47,026 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FJR130033,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY398 XJE
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 47,026 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 45,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 44,618 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 39,598 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 35,562 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 33,324 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 33,324 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 32,060 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 31,842 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 29,758 miles

nearside handlebar grip rotates slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2014 28,681 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 24,957 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 22,468 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 20,085 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 18,848 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 16,999 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 16,999 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 15,041 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 12,780 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 8,779 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FJR1300?

Based on 30,408 MOT tests across 2,119 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
1,481
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 454
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 407
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 153
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 115
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Y398 XJE is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha FJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 33,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FJR1300 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y398 XJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FJR1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha FJR1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y398 XJE registered?

Y398 XJE is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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