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Y447 DRB

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

23,257 mi
Last recorded23,257 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY447 DRB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 23,257 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 43,837 miles

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 43,837 miles

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 35,437 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 35,413 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 27,830 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 19,996 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 18,046 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 17,058 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 16,230 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 15,799 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 14,659 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 12,332 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 10,777 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 9,196 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 9,196 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 6,808 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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Y447 DRB is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y447 DRB, 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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Y447 DRB is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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