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W556 JBW

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,164 mi
Last recorded47,164 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 JBW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 47,164 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 45,130 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 42,765 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 42,763 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 41,109 miles

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

slight blow from exhaust downpipe flanges

Pass 15 Nov 2019 39,357 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 35,657 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 35,657 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 33,640 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Jan 2016 32,520 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 31,053 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 29,931 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 29,088 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,201 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 28,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,370 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 23,492 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 21,054 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 21,054 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 16,787 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 16,787 miles

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

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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W556 JBW is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W556 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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W556 JBW is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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