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HJ02 RKO

2002 Yamaha XVZ1300

Maroon Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

25,700 mi
Last recorded25,700 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVZ130028,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 RKO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 25,700 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 25,700 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 23,244 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 23,134 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 23,133 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 23,129 miles

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort Fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2021 22,318 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 22,318 miles

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating seized piston (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 21,800 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 21,737 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 21,729 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 21,620 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 21,227 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 21,218 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 21,036 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 20,659 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 20,368 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 19,388 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 18,944 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 17,789 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 17,436 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVZ1300?

Based on 4,038 MOT tests across 370 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
745
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
370
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
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HJ02 RKO is a 2002 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Maroon with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XVZ1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 28,358 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 XVZ1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ02 RKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVZ1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha XVZ1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ02 RKO is a 2002 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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