Yamaha XJR1300
Real ownership data from 8,825 UK XJR1300 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common XJR1300 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Corrosion | user entered | 9.8% |
| Frame and structure | dangerous | 9.8% |
| Fluid leaks | dangerous | 8.6% |
| Wheels | user entered | 7.8% |
| Fuel system | major | 5.8% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 3.8% |
| Electrical | minor | 2.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
XJR1300 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 9 | 6,812 mi | 626 | 89.66% |
| 2015 | 28 | 10,010 mi | 716 | 96.9% |
| 2014 | 76 | 11,806 mi | 913 | 93.73% |
| 2013 | 145 | 12,497 mi | 857 | 92.05% |
| 2012 | 79 | 16,187 mi | 945 | 92.06% |
| 2011 | 75 | 13,982 mi | 836 | 90.41% |
| 2010 | 112 | 16,492 mi | 981 | 91.3% |
| 2009 | 386 | 17,776 mi | 954 | 92.55% |
| 2008 | 426 | 18,030 mi | 946 | 90.62% |
| 2007 | 361 | 18,235 mi | 1,022 | 89.75% |
| 2006 | 307 | 21,025 mi | 1,014 | 88.67% |
| 2005 | 619 | 20,196 mi | 1,020 | 88.16% |
| 2004 | 563 | 20,555 mi | 935 | 88.6% |
| 2003 | 845 | 20,819 mi | 962 | 88.87% |
| 2002 | 1,369 | 24,072 mi | 1,016 | 87.61% |
| 2001 | 1,238 | 25,104 mi | 977 | 86.76% |
| 2000 | 1,521 | 25,170 mi | 935 | 85.9% |
| 1999 | 626 | 26,347 mi | 916 | 85.41% |
| 1998 | 18 | 32,883 mi | 618 | 73.47% |
XJR1300 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha XJR1300?
Across 8,825 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are corrosion (9.8% of all recorded faults), frame and structure (9.8% of all recorded faults), fluid leaks (8.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha XJR1300?
The median Yamaha XJR1300 in the UK has covered 22,078 miles, and typically rides about 968 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 13,504 and 33,431 miles.
Is the Yamaha XJR1300 reliable?
87.88% of Yamaha XJR1300 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 8,825 Yamaha XJR1300 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.