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W168 VRE

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,048 mi
Last recorded47,048 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 47,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2026 47,048 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 45,532 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 43,973 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 39,320 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 39,320 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 34,645 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 31,710 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 31,710 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 28,423 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 28,423 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 25,194 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 20,732 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 20,732 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 15,751 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 15,295 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 13,818 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 10,590 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 10,496 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 8,095 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 8,078 miles

Indicators just catch the horns on lock to lock

Fail 20 Apr 2011 8,078 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Indicators just catch the horns on lock to lock

Pass 25 Apr 2009 7,992 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 7,992 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 1 May 2008 7,788 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 7,615 miles

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

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 VRE 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 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 VRE, 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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W168 VRE is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 18 August 2000.

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