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BL51 ABY

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,359 mi
Last recorded58,359 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 ABY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 58,359 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 55,410 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 52,818 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 50,314 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 47,661 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 47,246 miles

Rear shock absorber springs corroded

Front tyre wearing unevenly/out of shape

Pass 4 Jul 2019 46,614 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 44,678 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 44,303 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 43,410 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 43,410 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 30 Jun 2015 43,124 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 42,474 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 42,474 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,245 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 15 May 2012 36,058 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 34,665 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 34,665 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 33,023 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 33,023 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 26 May 2009 31,251 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 28,633 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 25,586 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 23,304 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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BL51 ABY is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BL51 ABY, 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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BL51 ABY is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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