2010 Yamaha XJR1300 1.3L Petrol · PJ10 DAO

The Yamaha XJR1300 presents a clean and stable roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 7 May 2025 at 31,169 miles, passed with zero defects. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes stretching back to 2016, with no advisories or failures recorded across the entire documented history. The maintenance trend is demonstrably stable, indicating a motorcycle that has been kept in sound mechanical order with no recurring faults. The mileage profile tells a specific story. At roughly 1,948 miles per year over sixteen years, this is exceptionally low annual use. The record shows a notable gap between November 2016 at 22,624 miles and March 2018 at 29,340 miles, representing approximately 6,700 miles covered in just over sixteen months. After that period, the rate of accumulation slowed dramatically, with only 829 miles added between March 2018 and June 2022, and a further 935 miles between June 2022 and May 2025. This suggests the machine spent extended periods stationary, which carries its own mechanical implications. Despite the clean MOT history, prolonged inactivity warrants careful physical inspection. A buyer should examine the condition of rubber components, including tyre sidewalls, fork seals, and suspension bushes, as perished rubber is common on low-mileage machines that have stood idle. The fuel system deserves attention, particularly the tank interior for corrosion and the carburettor internals for stale-fuel blockages. Brake calipers should be checked for seized pistons and the discs scored from standing moisture. Chain and sprocket condition should be assessed, as a neglected chain on a low-mileage bike can still suffer from corrosion-induced tight spots and stiff links. The structural integrity of the frame and swingarm should be inspected for surface rust or pitting, especially around welded joints and drain areas. Given the complete absence of defects across five consecutive tests, this XJR1300 appears to have been well cared for mechanically. The primary risk lies not in wear from use, but in deterioration from dormancy. A thorough pre-purchase inspection focused on these static-storage concerns will confirm whether the clean paperwork translates to a genuinely sound machine.