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W37 MWJ

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,393 mi
Last recorded41,393 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW37 MWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 41,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Swingarm bearing play

Pass 15 Oct 2024 39,341 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 36,923 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 33,990 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 31,694 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 30,155 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 28,459 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 28,459 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2018 26,249 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 26,248 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 25,085 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2017 25,081 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2016 23,945 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 23,089 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 23,089 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 22,894 miles

Bolts missing on grab rail

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 22,046 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

number plate wrong size (to small)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 20,895 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 20,895 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 20,409 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 20,096 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 19,860 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 18,971 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 18,846 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 16,367 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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W37 MWJ is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W37 MWJ, 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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W37 MWJ is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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