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W947 VHB

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,311 mi
Last recorded31,311 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW947 VHB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 31,311 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 30,964 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 30,414 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 29,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 May 2023 29,736 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested AS DIP BEAM NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Fuel system component leaking CARB (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 29,594 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021 29,147 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2021 29,147 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 28,823 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 28,171 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 27,653 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 27,117 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 26,666 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 25,556 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 24,243 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 23,470 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 20,110 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 18,057 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 17,584 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 16,587 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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W947 VHB is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W947 VHB, 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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W947 VHB is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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