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Y40 KEV

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

55,488 mi
Last recorded55,488 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 KEV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 55,488 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 55,488 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess front and rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2023 49,690 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 49,661 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2022 47,694 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2022 47,694 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 43,543 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 43,543 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2020 42,985 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 42,982 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 42,028 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 42,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2018 40,544 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 40,544 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 35,745 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 35,601 miles

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Central Front Oil leak head gasket leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 32,415 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 32,393 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 27,091 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2015 27,091 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 May 2013 26,702 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 26,702 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 9 May 2012 22,855 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 22,855 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 May 2011 21,257 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 19,463 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 17,728 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 17,726 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 May 2008 15,990 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 15,990 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 14,422 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 13,676 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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Y40 KEV is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y40 KEV, 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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Y40 KEV is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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