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W668 YGD

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

36,796 mi
Last recorded36,796 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW668 YGD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 36,796 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 34,752 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 31,867 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 28,947 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 28,947 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire under tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside switch gear insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2016 27,551 miles

Full beam tell tail lamp illuminates on dipped beam and not on full beam

Fail 19 Apr 2016 27,530 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Full beam tell tail lamp illuminates on dipped beam and not on full beam

Pass 25 Jul 2014 24,913 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

rear number plate does not conform to police regulations

Fail 25 Jul 2014 24,903 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

rear number plate does not conform to police regulations

Pass 13 May 2013 19,874 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 19,872 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 19,687 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

drive chain has sticking links

front tyre unevenly worn tread may cause pull or vibration

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 18,337 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 18,219 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 18,219 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake component is fractured (3.1.5)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 17,672 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 15,103 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 14,822 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 13,173 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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W668 YGD is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W668 YGD, 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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W668 YGD is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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