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Y421 XAV

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

33,712 mi
Last recorded33,712 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 XAV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 33,712 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 33,699 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 32,847 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 32,794 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 31,408 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 30,995 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 30,202 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 28,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 27,707 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 26,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 25,983 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 24,982 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 24,982 miles

Rear 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 30 Apr 2013 24,345 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 24,345 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 23,881 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 21,193 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 21,061 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 20,964 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,748 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 14,620 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 14,620 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 14,300 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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Y421 XAV is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y421 XAV, 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 Y421 XAV registered?

Y421 XAV is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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