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Y704 COT

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,564 mi
Last recorded43,564 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY704 COT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 43,564 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil LEFT HAND LEG (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 43,260 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 42,121 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 42,121 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 40,398 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 39,604 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 39,604 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 38,627 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 37,209 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 36,534 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 35,627 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 34,223 miles

Right hand riders footrest loose but not insecure.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 33,442 miles

rear tyre tread slightly uneven

slight surface rust on the rear brake disc

Pass 8 Jan 2011 31,487 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 25,135 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 17,056 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Jan 2008 11,793 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 11,793 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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Y704 COT is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y704 COT, 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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Y704 COT is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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