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Y538 FHJ

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

19,125 mi
Last recorded19,125 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 FHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 19,125 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 18,895 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 18,719 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 18,500 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 18,500 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low Beam has been adjusted upwards (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 18,176 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 18,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 17,970 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 17,623 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 17,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 16,839 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 16,168 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 16,168 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 15,869 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 14,384 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 14,245 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 13,713 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 13,713 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 12,829 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 11,979 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Jul 2006 10,267 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 9,031 miles

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

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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Y538 FHJ is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y538 FHJ, 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 Y538 FHJ registered?

Y538 FHJ is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y538 FHJ safe to buy?

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