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W488 MUD

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

68,988 mi
Last recorded68,988 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 MUD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 68,988 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 65,337 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 63,146 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 63,118 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 60,209 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

engine has oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2021 55,510 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 55,510 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls adjusted (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 49,510 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play needs adjustment (2.2.2 (f) (i))

slight exhaust blow. loose at downpipes

Fail 4 Nov 2020 49,510 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play needs adjustment (2.2.2 (f) (i))

slight exhaust blow. loose at downpipes

Pass 5 Nov 2019 47,356 miles

Rear passenger foot pegs. deteriorated

Rear rear tyre misshaped worn

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak rocker cover

slight exhaust leak

Pass 3 Nov 2018 41,866 miles

FRONT POSITION LIGHT DIM

LOUDPIPES

PASSENGER OS FOOTPEG DETERIORATED

Rear WORN AND CLOSE TO LEGAL

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW

SLIGHT PLAY HEADSTOCK BEARING

Pass 6 Nov 2017 41,301 miles

Front pads close legal

Front tyre close legal

Rear tyre close legal

loud pipes

slight exhaust blow

Fail 6 Nov 2017 41,301 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front pads close legal

Front tyre close legal

Rear tyre close legal

loud pipes

slight exhaust blow

Pass 19 Oct 2016 41,301 miles

Front brake slight spongy

sligh play headstock bearings

Pass 3 Oct 2015 41,138 miles

Front tyre close to legal

Rear tyre worn in places

Fail 3 Oct 2015 41,138 miles

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Control one (1.3.1b)

Front tyre close to legal

Rear tyre worn in places

Pass 6 Sep 2014 39,779 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 386,589 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear tyre shaped

slight exhaust leak

Fail 24 Sep 2013 38,652 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear tyre shaped

slight exhaust leak

Pass 8 Sep 2012 37,871 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 37,870 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 37,033 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 34,296 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,001 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 26,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

advise front brakes hang on

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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W488 MUD 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 76%.

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 W488 MUD, 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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W488 MUD is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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