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Y798 RVS

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,305 mi
Last recorded94,305 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY798 RVS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 94,305 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 94,305 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 94,304 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 94,304 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 94,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 94,301 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 94,270 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 94,108 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 94,108 miles

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

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 93,268 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 93,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 93,075 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 90,139 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 88,273 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 72,705 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 57,766 miles

no side lights

Fail 15 Jan 2011 57,766 miles

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

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

no side lights

Pass 11 Jan 2010 49,927 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 49,927 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 49,927 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 49,927 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 35,150 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 34,888 miles

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

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

engine oil level low

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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Y798 RVS is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y798 RVS, 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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Y798 RVS is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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