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W588 GBV

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

52,956 mi
Last recorded52,956 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW588 GBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 52,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 52,009 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 50,089 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 47,356 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 46,789 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 46,203 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 46,189 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 45,434 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 45,434 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 43,422 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 43,422 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 42,940 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 41,601 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,139 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 39,080 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 37,355 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 37,355 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 36,875 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 36,181 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 35,526 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 32,577 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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W588 GBV 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 W588 GBV, 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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W588 GBV is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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