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W438 DGC

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,682 mi
Last recorded60,682 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 DGC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 60,682 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 60,682 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 57,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 57,578 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 55,050 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 55,043 miles

Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer brackets do not fully support the silencers (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 51,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

right hand chain adjuster seized

Fail 8 Aug 2019 51,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

right hand chain adjuster seized

Pass 23 Aug 2016 47,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth guage reading 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2016 47,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake light switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth guage reading 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2015 44,339 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 44,339 miles

Centre Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 42,180 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 40,181 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 40,181 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2012 369,106 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 34,341 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 29,914 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 29,914 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 24,338 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 20,950 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 20,497 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 20,480 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 19,013 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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W438 DGC is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W438 DGC, 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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W438 DGC is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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