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Y974 ACV

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

21,466 mi
Last recorded21,466 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY974 ACV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 21,466 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 21,211 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable noise at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 20,269 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable noise at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside GRIP SLIGHTLY LOOSE BUT UNLIKELY TO FAIL

Pass 2 Jun 2023 19,870 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy silencing baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside handlebar grip slightly loose but unlikely to fail

Fail 2 Jun 2023 19,870 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy silencing baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside handlebar grip slightly loose but unlikely to fail

Pass 24 Jun 2022 19,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 19,124 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 18,483 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 17,530 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 17,508 miles

engine idle speed slightly high

Pass 18 Apr 2013 17,468 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 17,432 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 17,283 miles

front tyre tread low

Pass 20 Apr 2010 17,185 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 15,991 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 15,327 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 14,160 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 12,324 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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Y974 ACV is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y974 ACV, 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 Y974 ACV registered?

Y974 ACV is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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