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W397 WOY

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,515 mi
Last recorded43,515 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 WOY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 43,515 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 43,383 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 43,383 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 43,118 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 43,118 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 42,851 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 42,669 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 42,128 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 42,017 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 41,863 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 41,754 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 41,615 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 41,898 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 41,222 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,342 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,462 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 33,462 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,254 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,622 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 22,132 miles

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,087 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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W397 WOY is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W397 WOY, 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 W397 WOY registered?

W397 WOY is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 8 August 2000.

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