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YJ51 CEV

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,403 mi
Last recorded16,403 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 CEV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 16,403 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive slight lifting off rear sprocket (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Forks slightly corroded dust seal corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 15,982 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 15,963 miles

Brake disc contaminated rear damper oil on disc (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated rear damper oil on brake pads (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 15,563 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 15,211 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 14,729 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 14,159 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 13,625 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 13,625 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 12,697 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 11,682 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 11,187 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 11,187 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 10,518 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 9,797 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 9,258 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 8,987 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 8,282 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 8,277 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 8,148 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 7,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 7,699 miles

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

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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YJ51 CEV is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YJ51 CEV, 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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YJ51 CEV is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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