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Y889 XAO

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,138 mi
Last recorded65,138 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 XAO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 65,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 61,403 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 61,403 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 57,126 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 53,170 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 51,685 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 49,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 48,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 44,849 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 42,510 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 36,876 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 33,857 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 33,857 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 30,781 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2014 28,032 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2013 24,386 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2013 24,332 miles

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2012 21,088 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 21,088 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 17,307 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 14,087 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2009 9,916 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2007 4,784 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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Y889 XAO is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y889 XAO, 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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Y889 XAO is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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