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W566 VHR

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,962 mi
Last recorded53,962 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW566 VHR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 53,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2026 53,911 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Excessive notch in center position. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 47,731 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 40,790 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear pads (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 36,049 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 26,613 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 26,601 miles

Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 20,914 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort a slight pulse detected from the front brake system (1.2.1 (e))

Clutch lever bent the clutch lever is slightly bent but still functions ok (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 18,616 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 18,354 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 17,780 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 17,780 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 16,488 miles

temp repair to rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2017 15,225 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 13,829 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 12,717 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 11,063 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 10,441 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 9,802 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 9,682 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 8,832 miles

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

Rear No plate

Pass 1 Apr 2009 8,177 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 7,903 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 6,589 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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W566 VHR is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W566 VHR, 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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W566 VHR is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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