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W748 RYA

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

49,750 mi
Last recorded49,750 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW748 RYA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 49,750 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 46,060 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 42,599 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 36,904 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 34,942 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 32,949 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 32,374 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 32,374 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 29,626 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 29,626 miles

Front Stop lamp not working REPLACED THE SWITCH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 29,539 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 29,539 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 29,496 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 29,496 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 28,723 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 28,723 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 27,477 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 27,477 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 25,740 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 21,500 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside of twin tail lights not working but both stops are

Pass 27 Apr 2006 15,409 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 15,404 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

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

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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W748 RYA is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W748 RYA, 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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W748 RYA is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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