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W291 XAR

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,197 mi
Last recorded18,197 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW291 XAR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 18,197 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 16,797 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 15,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 15,074 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 15,026 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 15,023 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 14,051 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 13,357 miles

Nearside Front Switchgear Slightly loose, not affecting operation of switches or machine controls

Fail 5 May 2018 13,357 miles

Nearside Front Switchgear Slightly loose, not affecting operation of switches or machine controls

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 12,804 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 12,071 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 12,054 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 11,620 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 11,620 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 11,389 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 10,948 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 10,781 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 10,540 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 XAR is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XAR, 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 XAR registered?

W291 XAR is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W291 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W291 XAR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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