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W787 SYA

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

27,937 mi
Last recorded27,937 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW787 SYA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 27,937 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 27,711 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 27,277 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 27,014 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 27,014 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2020 27,006 miles

Fuel system component leaking carbs 1, 2 & 4 leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 26,746 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 25,923 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 25,923 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 25,394 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 10kgf (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 25,394 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 10kgf (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 24,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Jul 2014 24,036 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 23,727 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 23,727 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 5 May 2012 23,023 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 22,416 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 21,219 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 20,027 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 19,120 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 17,659 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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W787 SYA is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Red 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 W787 SYA, 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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W787 SYA is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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