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L700 GAR

2002 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,251 mi
Last recorded41,251 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJR130017,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 GAR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 41,251 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 39,877 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 36,616 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 34,634 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 34,634 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 34,608 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 34,031 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 32,347 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 30,910 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 30,910 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 30,803 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 28,765 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 26,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 25,419 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 20,779 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 18,344 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Jun 2008 15,488 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 12,452 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 9,652 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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L700 GAR is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L700 GAR, 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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L700 GAR is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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