Yamaha XJR1300
Real ownership data from 8,839 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 | major | 17.2% |
| Fluid leaks | major | 11.2% |
| Fuel system | major | 9.7% |
| Frame and structure | dangerous | 5.2% |
| Electrical | minor | 4.5% |
| Lights and indicators | minor | 2.6% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 2.3% |
| Suspension | major | 1.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
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 | 96.97% |
| 2014 | 76 | 11,806 mi | 913 | 93.75% |
| 2013 | 145 | 12,497 mi | 857 | 92.11% |
| 2012 | 80 | 16,277 mi | 968 | 92.1% |
| 2011 | 75 | 14,138 mi | 836 | 90.32% |
| 2010 | 113 | 16,383 mi | 968 | 91.42% |
| 2009 | 386 | 17,826 mi | 918 | 92.56% |
| 2008 | 426 | 18,030 mi | 945 | 90.63% |
| 2007 | 361 | 18,235 mi | 1,022 | 89.76% |
| 2006 | 310 | 21,030 mi | 1,008 | 88.75% |
| 2005 | 620 | 20,200 mi | 1,019 | 88.1% |
| 2004 | 564 | 20,677 mi | 936 | 88.55% |
| 2003 | 847 | 21,017 mi | 958 | 88.87% |
| 2002 | 1,373 | 24,072 mi | 1,014 | 87.62% |
| 2001 | 1,238 | 25,064 mi | 977 | 86.75% |
| 2000 | 1,522 | 25,172 mi | 935 | 85.9% |
| 1999 | 626 | 26,381 mi | 916 | 85.44% |
| 1998 | 18 | 32,883 mi | 618 | 73.47% |
XJR1300 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha XJR1300?
Across 8,839 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are corrosion (17.2% of all recorded faults), fluid leaks (11.2% of all recorded faults), fuel system (9.7% 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 964 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 13,516 and 33,450 miles.
Is the Yamaha XJR1300 reliable?
87.89% 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 8,839 Yamaha XJR1300 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.