Yamaha XJR1300 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

3.9 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Yamaha XJR1300 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely20.6%

   36 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements13.1%

   23 occurrences

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm10.9%

   19 occurrences

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution9.7%

   17 occurrences

5. 5.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear7.4%

   13 occurrences

6. 6.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements7.4%

   13 occurrences

7. 7.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre7.4%

   13 occurrences

8. 8.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released5.7%

   10 occurrences

9. 9.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.7%

   10 occurrences

10. 10.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.1%

    9 occurrences

11. 11.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning4.0%

    7 occurrences

12. 12.Contaminated with oil, grease etc3.4%

    6 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha XJR1300 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted7.4%

   282 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.4%

   244 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.1%

   118 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.7%

   104 tests

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely2.4%

   90 tests

6. 6.Exhaust system leaking or insecure1.8%

   69 tests

7. 7.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured1.7%

   66 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.6%

   59 tests

How wear changes the picture

XJR1300 pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The XJR1300 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

26,274

Test classes

class 2: 3,804 · class 1: 1

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha XJR1300?

90.4% unadjusted, from 3,805 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha XJR1300 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 20.6% of failed Yamaha XJR1300 tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (13.1%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha XJR1300 usually have at its MOT?

26,274 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.