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W166 WCA

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

40,000 mi
Last recorded40,000 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 WCA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 40,000 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 39,999 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 40,000 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 40,000 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 40,000 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 39,999 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 39,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 39,330 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 38,556 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 36,617 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 36,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 36,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 35,089 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 33,033 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 33,033 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 30,934 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 28,809 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION SEEMS OVER SPRUNG

Pass 23 Sep 2006 20,317 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 17,141 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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W166 WCA is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W166 WCA, 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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W166 WCA is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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