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Y512 GKJ

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

15,818 mi
Last recorded15,818 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY512 GKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 15,818 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 15,501 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 14,827 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 9 Jun 2023 14,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 14,346 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 14,107 miles

Clutch fluid low

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 14,107 miles

Clutch fluid low

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 14,093 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Clutch fluid low

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 14,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 14,012 miles

Front Stop lamp not working Front stop switch inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 13,447 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 13,220 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 12,835 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 12,816 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Sep 2015 12,431 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 11,740 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 11,740 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 11,326 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 May 2011 8,818 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 May 2010 5,459 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 18 May 2010 5,459 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 May 2009 26,957 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 33,039 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,039 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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Y512 GKJ is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y512 GKJ, 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 Y512 GKJ registered?

Y512 GKJ is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 14 July 2001.

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