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KC51 EHV

2002 Yamaha XJR1300

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,130 mi
Last recorded9,130 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

RegistrationKC51 EHV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 9,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 9,096 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Not illuminating from rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 9,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 8,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 4,644 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 4,644 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 99,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 99,054 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 91,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 87,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,612 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 76,310 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion misting on r/h fork leg (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 71,586 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 66,813 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,023 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 56,797 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,797 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,648 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 51,648 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,768 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 46,697 miles

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 36,503 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,310 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 31,000 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 25,821 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 20,656 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 15,359 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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KC51 EHV is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KC51 EHV, 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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KC51 EHV is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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