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Y556 JAW

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,413 mi
Last recorded51,413 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY556 JAW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 51,413 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 50,351 miles

Front gear lever has slight movement

Pass 1 Aug 2024 48,920 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 47,717 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 46,009 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 44,291 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 41,318 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 38,697 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 37,491 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 36,794 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 36,794 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 35,086 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 33,344 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 30,227 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 27,878 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 25,060 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 22,392 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 22,341 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 20,169 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 17,483 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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Y556 JAW 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 90%.

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 Y556 JAW, 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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Y556 JAW is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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