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X131 VNJ

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

20,300 mi
Last recorded20,300 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX131 VNJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 20,300 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 20,144 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 19,992 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 19,738 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 19,490 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 19,479 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 19,040 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 19,040 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 18,818 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 18,813 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 18,433 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 17,388 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 17,067 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 17,066 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 15,790 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 14,907 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 13,776 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 12,310 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 10,708 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 10,708 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 9,627 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 8,131 miles

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 8,083 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 7,495 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 5,330 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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X131 VNJ is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X131 VNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X131 VNJ registered?

X131 VNJ is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 2 September 2000.

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