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B8 OVE

2002 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

11,622 mi
Last recorded11,622 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJR130017,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 OVE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 11,622 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 11,294 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 11,140 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 11,024 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 10,854 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 10,854 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 10,743 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 10,614 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 10,517 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 10,081 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 9,972 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 9,880 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 9,722 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 9,520 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 9,361 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 9,165 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 8,836 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 8,836 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 8,274 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 7,543 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 6,834 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 6,021 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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B8 OVE is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 17,681 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 B8 OVE, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha XJR1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B8 OVE is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 2 November 2002.

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