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W187 OBY

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,308 mi
Last recorded21,308 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW187 OBY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 21,308 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 20,757 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 20,342 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 19,452 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 18,580 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 18,575 miles

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

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 17,135 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 16,850 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 16,850 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 16,850 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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W187 OBY is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W187 OBY, 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 W187 OBY registered?

W187 OBY is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W187 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W187 OBY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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