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W496 SMW

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,346 mi
Last recorded19,346 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 SMW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 19,346 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 19,146 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 18,660 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 18,379 miles

Brake binding but not excessively Rear wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Fr. Tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 18,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 17,855 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 17,566 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 17,165 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 16,487 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 16,195 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 15,636 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 14,953 miles

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

Rear brake pads slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 14,953 miles

Rear brake pads slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 14,563 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 14,122 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 14,122 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 13,653 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 13,653 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 12,952 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 12,296 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 12,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 11,798 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 10,890 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 10,890 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 9,070 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 9,070 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

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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W496 SMW is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W496 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 W496 SMW registered?

W496 SMW is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 2 August 2000.

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The MOT history for W496 SMW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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