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W461 VHB

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

33,053 mi
Last recorded33,053 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW461 VHB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 33,053 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 33,053 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 31,213 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 29,742 miles

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front brake disc securing bolt missing

Offside Front brake disc securing bolt missing

Rear brake fluid reservoir cap split

Pass 12 Mar 2022 26,459 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 26,446 miles

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

Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 26,430 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working when rear brake is applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Silencers fouling on rear swinging arm

Pass 24 Jun 2019 22,887 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases right hand silencer union leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Exhaust slightly loose right hand silencer loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 16,115 miles

Central Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 15,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 15,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 15,098 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 13,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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W461 VHB is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W461 VHB, 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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W461 VHB is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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