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W279 VGY

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,516 mi
Last recorded45,516 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 VGY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 45,516 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 44,400 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 42,211 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 40,677 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 39,348 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 39,348 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 38,926 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 38,205 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 37,875 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 37,346 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 37,020 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 36,597 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 35,780 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,142 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 34,238 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 30,976 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 26,896 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

pilot bulb blown replaced

Pass 11 Aug 2007 20,544 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 20,544 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 13,894 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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W279 VGY is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W279 VGY, 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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W279 VGY is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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