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HJ52 GWN

2002 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,010 mi
Last recorded45,010 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJR130017,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 GWN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2025 45,010 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Link pipe split . (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure No support n/s . (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 43,346 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 43,346 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 43,329 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 35,013 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 26,958 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 26,207 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 26,013 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 25,820 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 25,820 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 25,586 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 24,436 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 21,769 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 20,818 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 18,467 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 15,157 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 14,586 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 20,126 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 20,125 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

rear brake pads in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2010 14,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 14,433 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2008 14,433 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 13,722 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 13,722 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 3 Oct 2005 9,979 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 9,979 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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HJ52 GWN is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HJ52 GWN, 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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HJ52 GWN is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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