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W278 XKN

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

35,429 mi
Last recorded35,429 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 XKN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 35,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 35,399 miles

Exhaust noisy

Fail 13 Jun 2018 35,399 miles

Exhaust noisy

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 May 2017 35,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 35,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 34,746 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 34,746 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 33,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 33,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 32,924 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 32,924 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 29,124 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 27,075 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 26,714 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 26,171 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 25,151 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 25,151 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 23,259 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 23,246 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 23,243 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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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W278 XKN is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W278 XKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W278 XKN registered?

W278 XKN is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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