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Y78 VHR

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,875 mi
Last recorded54,875 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 VHR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 54,875 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 54,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 54,653 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 54,030 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 54,022 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 53,913 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 51,083 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 51,083 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 47,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 47,706 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 47,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 47,490 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 44,318 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 37,725 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,436 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 32,436 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 34,168 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,398 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,398 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 28,376 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,124 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 25,946 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 24,090 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,595 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 22,595 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.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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Y78 VHR is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y78 VHR, 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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Y78 VHR is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 14 April 2001.

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