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Y972 FHG

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,893 mi
Last recorded43,893 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY972 FHG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 43,893 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 43,879 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 43,637 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 43,321 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 43,321 miles

Rear Brake caliper has no reserve travel and braking performance affected caliper slide seized remve and free off (1.1.16 (e) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 43,087 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 42,711 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 42,238 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 42,238 miles

Fuel pipe insecure Fuel hose from tank loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 40,857 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 40,857 miles

Horn not working repair terminals (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 39,419 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 37,820 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 37,596 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 37,596 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 36,232 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 35,065 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 33,671 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 31,341 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 28,704 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 25,855 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 25,855 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 19,720 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 18,070 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 15,374 miles

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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Y972 FHG is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue 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 Y972 FHG, 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 Y972 FHG registered?

Y972 FHG is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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