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W168 VGJ

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,774 mi
Last recorded17,774 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 VGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 17,774 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 17,767 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 17,767 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 17,568 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 17,568 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2022 15,917 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 15,576 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 15,372 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 14,708 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 14,708 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 12,322 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 12,322 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,512 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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W168 VGJ is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W168 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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What year was W168 VGJ registered?

W168 VGJ is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 22 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W168 VGJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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