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Y494 BGA

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

22,582 mi
Last recorded22,582 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 BGA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 22,582 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 21,823 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 20,450 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 17,684 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 14,675 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 14,469 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 14,184 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 13,246 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 12,129 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 10,210 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 8,612 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 6,686 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 6,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Aug 2011 4,723 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 2,896 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 935 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 890 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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Y494 BGA is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y494 BGA, 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 Y494 BGA registered?

Y494 BGA is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y494 BGA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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