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W242 RSC

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

44,508 mi
Last recorded44,508 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 RSC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 44,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 44,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 43,879 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 May 2023 43,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 42,159 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 41,012 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 40,753 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

bar grip wearing thin.

front tyre getting low and starting to crack.

Pass 14 Feb 2019 40,263 miles

handle bar grips wearing thin

Pass 28 Feb 2018 37,891 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 36,602 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 34,506 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey front pipes to collector joint leaking (7.1.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 34,506 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey front pipes to collector joint leaking (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,945 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 28,656 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 25,102 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 21,854 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,218 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 18,827 miles

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

rear reflector slighty loose

Pass 10 Apr 2009 18,691 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 18,688 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 18,324 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 17,831 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 17,084 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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W242 RSC is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W242 RSC, 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 W242 RSC registered?

W242 RSC is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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