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W159 WDB

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,278 mi
Last recorded35,278 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 WDB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2026 35,278 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 35,119 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 34,994 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 34,602 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 34,175 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 34,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2021 33,152 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 33,152 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 May 2020 32,529 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 32,395 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 32,327 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 31,945 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 31,922 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 31,121 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 31,141 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 28,144 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 55,089 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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W159 WDB is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W159 WDB, 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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What year was W159 WDB registered?

W159 WDB is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 17 June 2000.

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