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Y91 GHW

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

37,120 mi
Last recorded37,120 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY91 GHW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 37,120 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 37,115 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to bind of front brake (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding Also unable to check components related to wheel rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2023 36,545 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust noisier than standard - not excessive (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 May 2023 36,531 miles

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

Exhaust noisy exhaust noisier than standard - not excessive (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 35,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 18 May 2022 35,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low PRS adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 34,466 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 34,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine corrosion and oil cooler pipes corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2019 34,234 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front fork dust seals corrosion

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine corrosion and oil cooler pipes corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,867 miles

front brake lever has a lot of travel, but locks brakes on test

front brakes starting to bind

Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,976 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 27,419 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 25,648 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 24,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 22,694 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 18,332 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 18,332 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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Y91 GHW is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y91 GHW, 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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Y91 GHW is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 16 April 2001.

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