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W348 JBU

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,623 mi
Last recorded70,623 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW348 JBU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 70,623 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 70,337 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 70,269 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 70,252 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front suspension soft

Pass 12 Apr 2021 70,171 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 70,006 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 70,006 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 69,376 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

advise fork gaiters fitted

advise headlight damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2018 69,356 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play notchy to excess (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

advise fork gaiters fitted

advise headlight damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2017 64,836 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 64,836 miles

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 61,054 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 61,054 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 56,785 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 53,410 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 52,747 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 48,772 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 48,575 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 39,951 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 23,178 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 19,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 19,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 17,122 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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W348 JBU is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W348 JBU, 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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W348 JBU is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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