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Y983 BOA

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37,440 mi
Last recorded37,440 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 BOA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 37,440 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 35,440 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 33,962 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 33,962 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 33,097 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 33,097 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 31,990 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 30,437 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 28,110 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 28,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 25,639 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 25,639 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 24,913 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 21,246 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,702 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 18,552 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 16,929 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 15,661 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 14,038 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 12,092 miles

front brakes slightly binding

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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Y983 BOA is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y983 BOA, 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 Y983 BOA registered?

Y983 BOA is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 9 June 2001.

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