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W478 RYB

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,812 mi
Last recorded33,812 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 RYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 33,812 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 33,601 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 33,210 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 33,210 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 27 Dec 2016 32,804 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2016 32,804 miles

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 31,530 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2014 30,733 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 26 May 2014 30,733 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2013 26,078 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 May 2013 26,078 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 24,246 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 22,527 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,527 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 21,493 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,201 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 17,256 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 16,072 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 14,063 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 14,063 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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W478 RYB is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W478 RYB, 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 W478 RYB registered?

W478 RYB is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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