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GK02 YGU

2002 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

18,858 mi
Last recorded18,858 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJR130017,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 YGU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 18,858 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 15,937 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 15,434 miles

Both front footpegs are fitted on the wrong sides and fold forwards.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 15,434 miles

Both front footpegs are fitted on the wrong sides and fold forwards.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 57,175 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 55,486 miles

Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 53,063 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 May 2018 51,785 miles

Front Oil leak oil cooler ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 47,084 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 41,563 miles

Drive chain slightly tight tight spot (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 35,001 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2014 30,208 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 9 May 2013 25,531 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 22,132 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 18,324 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 13,034 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2009 11,932 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2008 11,033 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 10,236 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 9,200 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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GK02 YGU is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GK02 YGU, 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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What year was GK02 YGU registered?

GK02 YGU is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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