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W131 RNB

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,126 mi
Last recorded39,126 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 RNB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 39,126 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 38,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 36,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2022 36,340 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 33,188 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 27,832 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 26,449 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

oil leak from cam cover

Pass 23 Mar 2018 24,362 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 22,660 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 22,660 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 20,559 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 19,656 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 19,017 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 18,225 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 17,508 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 16,529 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 15,101 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 15,101 miles

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 12,664 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 11,600 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 9,038 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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W131 RNB is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W131 RNB, 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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W131 RNB is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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