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W291 WTU

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,965 mi
Last recorded77,965 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW291 WTU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 77,965 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 77,952 miles

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

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Handlebar mounting insecure end cap (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative both come on but not flashing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

exhaust header flange bolt missing

Pass 15 Oct 2024 76,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 72,672 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 69,763 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 66,906 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 64,662 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 61,469 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 57,700 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 52,920 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 47,609 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Oct 2015 42,683 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 38,582 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 36,228 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 31,375 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 May 2011 31,310 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 31,310 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 7 May 2010 30,101 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,592 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,200 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 25,200 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 25,187 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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W291 WTU is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WTU, 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 WTU registered?

W291 WTU is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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