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W497 JBW

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

24,974 mi
Last recorded24,974 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 JBW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 24,974 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 24,792 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 24,773 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 24,680 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 24,243 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 24,035 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 40,580 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 39,799 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,420 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 39,420 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 38,683 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 38,683 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 37,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012
Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

high low beam wired incorrectly.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 23,176 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 23,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 22,198 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,098 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 13,639 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 13,639 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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W497 JBW is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W497 JBW, 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 W497 JBW registered?

W497 JBW is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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