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W509 RLJ

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

46,988 mi
Last recorded46,988 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW509 RLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 46,988 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 46,988 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 46,988 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 46,978 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 46,978 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 46,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,729 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 46,658 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 46,652 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 46,305 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 46,305 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 45,896 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 45,896 miles

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking bottom yoke fork holding bolt broken (6.1.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 45,511 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 45,269 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 45,260 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 44,449 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 44,350 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 39,958 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 37,579 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 37,579 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 34,687 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 34,661 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 31,055 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 25,020 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 25,020 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 19,521 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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W509 RLJ is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 W509 RLJ, 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 W509 RLJ registered?

W509 RLJ is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 15 July 2000.

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