CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y42 XAX

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

23,805 mi
Last recorded23,805 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 XAX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 23,805 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 23,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Mount broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 21,532 miles

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps Intermittently doesn't switch to dipped beam immediately (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight mount broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 21,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to split/perish (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake caliper covered in oil - probably from fork seal, but does not appear to be on brake pads

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 20,198 miles

Front Tyre perished and cracking on tread

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 18,617 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 18,617 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 17,823 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 17,525 miles

Central Rear Lower REAR TYRE VALVE SPLIT HAVE CARRIED OUT A PRS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2017 17,201 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 16,961 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 16,716 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 16,697 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 16,176 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 16,140 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Apr 2013 15,744 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 15,744 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 15,154 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 14,732 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 13,823 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 13,823 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 13,381 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 13,381 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 12,612 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 11,915 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 11,915 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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 Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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
Full Yamaha XJR1300 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y42 XAX is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y42 XAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y42 XAX?

You can check the full history of Y42 XAX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y42 XAX registered?

Y42 XAX is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 2 June 2001.

Is Y42 XAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y42 XAX shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y42 XAX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y42 XAX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.