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W493 SMW

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

28,741 mi
Last recorded28,741 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 SMW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 28,741 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 28,147 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 27,939 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 27,875 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 27,593 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 26,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 26,129 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 24,674 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 24,247 miles

rear brake caliper anchor strap secureing bolts only just in nylock nut

Pass 21 Jun 2014 23,540 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 22,184 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,575 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 15,224 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 13,875 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 13,875 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 13,749 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 13,104 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 11,737 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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W493 SMW is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W493 SMW, 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 W493 SMW registered?

W493 SMW is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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