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Y491 HKE

2001 Yamaha Xjr 1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,003 mi
Last recorded75,003 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Xjr 130018,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 HKE
MakeYamaha
ModelXjr 1300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 75,003 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 75,000 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 75,000 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 74,613 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 74,610 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 74,606 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 74,558 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 69,558 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 63,409 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 57,323 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 53,423 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,313 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 45,224 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 41,099 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 32,513 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 29,649 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 25,318 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xjr 1300?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 633 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
715
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
633
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
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Y491 HKE is a 2001 Yamaha Xjr 1300 in Black 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 Xjr 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 18,279 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 Xjr 1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y491 HKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xjr 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Xjr 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y491 HKE is a 2001 Yamaha Xjr 1300, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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