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Y59 GLG

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

25,523 mi
Last recorded25,523 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 GLG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 25,523 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 25,509 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 25,327 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 25,306 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 25,141 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 24,251 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 24,251 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 23,678 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,847 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 22,168 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 22,167 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 21,312 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 19,855 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 19,841 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,135 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 18,125 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

clutch fluid low

Pass 31 May 2008 16,242 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 31 May 2008 16,242 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 May 2007 14,162 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 14,154 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 13,068 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 13,066 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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Y59 GLG is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y59 GLG, 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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Y59 GLG is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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