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W121 MPS

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,681 mi
Last recorded63,681 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW121 MPS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 63,681 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 56,735 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 56,735 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2021 37,406 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose chain dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn unevenly (front) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

fork dust seal have come loose

Fail 31 Jul 2021 37,406 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose chain dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn unevenly (front) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

fork dust seal have come loose

Pass 31 Jul 2020 29,731 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 23,552 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 21,323 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 21,318 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 May 2017 21,101 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 20,487 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 19,946 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 18,707 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 17,810 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 17,810 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2011 17,209 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2011 17,207 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2010 15,501 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 13,964 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 10,464 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 8,676 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJR1300?

Based on 107,128 MOT tests across 7,520 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
801
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,520
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,072
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 471
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 380
reflector on motorcycle missing 339
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 232
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W121 MPS is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 20,764 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJR1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,072 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W121 MPS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJR1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha XJR1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W121 MPS is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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