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Y918 GWS

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Orange Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,559 mi
Last recorded37,559 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY918 GWS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 37,559 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 36,699 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 35,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 34,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 30 May 2023 34,448 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 34,441 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 34,439 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 33,890 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 38,030 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 38,030 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 37,686 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 37,660 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

registration plate slightly faded but unlikely to be misread

Pass 24 Apr 2015 37,660 miles

registration plate slightly faded but unlikely to be misread

Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,560 miles

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 37,560 miles

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

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 36,091 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 29,437 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,021 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 17,137 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 10,627 miles

Throttle outer cable damaged. (Not affecting function)

Welding repairs to n/s & o/s silencer to collectors.

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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Y918 GWS is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Orange with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y918 GWS, 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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What year was Y918 GWS registered?

Y918 GWS is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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