Yamaha Xjr1300
MotorcycleFrom 4,646 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Xjr1300s fare better: 2013 models pass at 94.1% vs 89.8% for 2000.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely and brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 39 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 39 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 32 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 20 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 20 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 20 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 18 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 17 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 14 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 12 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 10 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 94.1% | reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2009 | 98.6% | stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2008 | 91.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2007 | 95% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
8 earlier years
| 2006 | 83.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear |
| 2005 | 88.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2004 | 91% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2003 | 91.7% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2002 | 90.8% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre |
| 2001 | 87.8% | reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn |
| 2000 | 89.8% | a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 1999 | 86.3% | a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, headlamp emitted colour or intensity not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xjr1300s tested had between 17,323 and 43,381 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,746 median miles, the Xjr1300 has 0.035 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 Xjr1300 MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Xjr1300 has a 90.2% MOT pass rate based on 4,646 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Xjr1300?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Xjr1300 is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 39 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Xjr1300 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Xjr1300 is 27,746 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,323 and 43,381 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.