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Y454 MWL

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

95,145 mi
Last recorded95,145 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY454 MWL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 95,145 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 94,889 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 94,645 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

rumbling noise from gearbox / front sprocket

Fail 10 May 2024 94,645 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

rumbling noise from gearbox / front sprocket

Pass 5 May 2023 94,469 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 94,445 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to potential of damaged brake pipe failing (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbing on rear wheel rim (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2022 93,955 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 88,910 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 82,409 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 81,703 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 81,703 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 81,703 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 May 2017 81,703 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 76,849 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 76,849 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 72,243 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 70,307 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 65,773 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 61,955 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 52,889 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 44,453 miles

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 35,561 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 24,237 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 13,916 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 4,321 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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Y454 MWL is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y454 MWL, 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 Y454 MWL registered?

Y454 MWL is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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