Yamaha XJR1300

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,250 cc

Y226 FEVMOT history

Y226 FEV is a black petrol Yamaha XJR1300 first used on 17 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 36,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2026
Mileage
36,985 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y226 FEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
XJR1300
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,250 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y226 FEV was last recorded at 36,985 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,347 miles · 27 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
638 miles
Average per year
1,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 36,985 miles
  • 2024 – 36,347 miles
  • 2023 – 35,724 miles
  • 2022 – 35,099 miles
  • 2021 – 34,663 miles
  • 2019 – 34,093 miles
  • 2017 – 33,110 miles
  • 2016 – 33,011 miles
  • 2015 – 32,720 miles
  • 2013 – 32,719 miles
  • 2011 – 32,033 miles
  • 2010 – 29,513 miles
  • 2009 – 27,147 miles
  • 2008 – 25,459 miles
  • 2007 – 19,957 miles
  • 2006 – 9,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,985 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,985 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    36,985 miles
    Test number
    164876024433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,347 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    36,347 miles
    Test number
    917014474188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass35,724 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    35,724 miles
    Test number
    356949573164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,099 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    35,099 miles
    Test number
    483284498729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,663 miles (+570)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    34,663 miles
    Test number
    895017622853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,093 miles (+983)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    34,093 miles
    Test number
    826930015552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,110 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    33,110 miles
    Test number
    278832378910
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  8. Fail33,096 miles (+85)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,096 miles
    Test number
    920987768882
    • FailureDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureRear suspension bearing has excessive free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

  9. Pass33,011 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    33,011 miles
    Test number
    467145665352
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

  10. Fail33,010 miles (+290)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,010 miles
    Test number
    470917222891
    • DangerousFront Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

  11. Pass32,720 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,720 miles
    Test number
    594334500397
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  12. Fail32,720 miles (+1)2 dangerous8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,720 miles
    Test number
    599359262114
    • DangerousRear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)
    • DangerousRear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
    • FailureFairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
    • FailureFront Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
    • FailureFront position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • FailureNearside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • FailureRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  13. Pass32,719 miles (+686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,719 miles
    Test number
    658705243273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisorySteering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

  14. Pass32,033 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,033 miles
    Test number
    586633241132
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

  15. Fail32,033 miles (+2,520)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,033 miles
    Test number
    635843141120
    • Repaired at testDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

  16. Pass29,513 miles (+2,366)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,513 miles
    Test number
    752735950120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,147 miles
    Test number
    122342429197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,147 miles (+1,688)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,147 miles
    Test number
    210312229109
    • FailureBrake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • FailureExhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

  19. Pass25,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,459 miles
    Test number
    222829358476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,459 miles (+5,502)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,459 miles
    Test number
    873569058128
    • FailureDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • FailureExhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  21. Fail19,957 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,957 miles
    Test number
    240509547460
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testSteering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

  22. Pass19,957 miles (+10,487)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,957 miles
    Test number
    992159447107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,470 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2007
    Odometer
    9,470 miles
    Test number
    622241446171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail9,444 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,444 miles
    Test number
    744450346117
    • FailureDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • NoteRear tyre very close to legal limit

Questions about Y226 FEV

Does Y226 FEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y226 FEV expired on 29 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y226 FEV?
The MOT on Y226 FEV expired on 29 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y226 FEV done?
Y226 FEV was recorded at 36,985 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 1,435 miles a year.
Has Y226 FEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y226 FEV has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on Y226 FEV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y226 FEV find?
Y226 FEV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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