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W142 VGJ

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

41,863 mi
Last recorded41,863 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 VGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 41,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 41,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 41,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 41,219 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 41,219 miles

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 40,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 40,214 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 39,919 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 37,367 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 37,367 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 34,666 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 34,666 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 32,259 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 32,259 miles

Front Inner 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 background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 29,126 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 29,126 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 26,145 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 22,977 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 18,675 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 17,077 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 14,555 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 11,482 miles

rear number has a picture of brian the snail on left hand side of plate. picture is 25mm in height.no rfr found number plate passed

Fail 29 Jan 2010 11,465 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

rear number has a picture of brian the snail on left hand side of plate. picture is 25mm in height.no rfr found number plate passed

Pass 20 Jan 2009 8,190 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 5,012 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 5,002 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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W142 VGJ is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W142 VGJ, 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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W142 VGJ is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 4 March 2000.

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