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YJ51 ACU

2001 Yamaha Xjr 1300SP

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

17,908 mi
Last recorded17,908 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Xjr 1300SP14,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 ACU
MakeYamaha
ModelXjr 1300SP
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 17,908 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 17,752 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 17,726 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 17,493 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 17,493 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 17,420 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 17,420 miles

Front Brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii))

Front Brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii))

Rear Brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 17,416 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 17,249 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 16,959 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 16,959 miles

Front Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 16,740 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 16,740 miles

Rear Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 16,468 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 28,773 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 16,239 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 16,239 miles

Outer Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2014 15,957 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 15,957 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 15,790 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 15,475 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 15,025 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 15,025 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 14,026 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 13,383 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 13,082 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 12,125 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 10,823 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 10,823 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xjr 1300SP?

Based on 1,324 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
638
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 4
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YJ51 ACU is a 2001 Yamaha Xjr 1300SP in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Xjr 1300SP models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 14,026 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 Xjr 1300SP fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ51 ACU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xjr 1300SP typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Xjr 1300SP is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ51 ACU is a 2001 Yamaha Xjr 1300SP, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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