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W291 VCA

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,141 mi
Last recorded33,141 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW291 VCA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 33,141 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 31,003 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 28,625 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 26,060 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 21,781 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 19,035 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 16,183 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 16,167 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 16,159 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 16,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 15,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 14,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

horn is weak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 12,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r top suspension arm bent slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2008 11,768 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

handbrake could do with ajustment

Pass 28 Apr 2007 11,738 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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W291 VCA is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W291 VCA, 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 W291 VCA registered?

W291 VCA is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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