Yamaha Xjr 1300
MotorcycleFrom 321 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 5 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 2 |
| a lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | 1 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 1 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| an exhaust silencer marked ‘not for road use’, ‘track use only’ or similar words | 1 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 1 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xjr 1300s tested had between 10,564 and 27,593 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,333 median miles, the Xjr 1300 has 0.045 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Yamaha models
| Yamaha Mt | 87.6% |
| Yamaha Gpd125-A Nmax 125 Abs | 80.8% |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 87.8% |
| Yamaha Unclassified | 86.6% |
| Yamaha Fzs600 | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Yamaha Xjr 1300 MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Xjr 1300 has a 92.2% MOT pass rate based on 321 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Xjr 1300?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Xjr 1300 is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Xjr 1300 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Xjr 1300 is 17,333 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 10,564 and 27,593 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.