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Y54 EAY

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

23,736 mi
Last recorded23,736 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY54 EAY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 23,736 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 22,951 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 22,270 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 21,619 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 21,241 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 20,496 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 19,628 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 18,745 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 18,433 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 18,114 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 17,546 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 17,090 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 17,090 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 16,548 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 15,362 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 14,176 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 14,145 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 12,306 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 12,306 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 11,243 miles

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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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Y54 EAY is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y54 EAY, 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 Y54 EAY registered?

Y54 EAY is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 7 April 2001.

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