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Y479 RVS

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

16,764 mi
Last recorded16,764 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 RVS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 16,764 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 16,334 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 16,205 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 16,165 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 16,088 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 16,046 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 15,864 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 15,468 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 15,206 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 15,206 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 14,983 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. Rear (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 14,847 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 14,200 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,140 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 13,716 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 13,364 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 12,871 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 11,864 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 11,000 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 10,061 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 8,379 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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Y479 RVS is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y479 RVS, 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 Y479 RVS registered?

Y479 RVS is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is Y479 RVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y479 RVS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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