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LT02 VLM

2002 Yamaha XJR1300

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,248 mi
Last recorded37,248 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJR130017,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 VLM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 37,248 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 36,960 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 36,142 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 35,847 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 35,518 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 34,499 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 34,497 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 32,672 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 32,672 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 May 2016 31,320 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 31,301 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded Rear calliper piston (3.2.A1h)

Brake component is excessively corroded Rear calliper seal hanging out (3.1.5)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 31,284 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

oil leak

small cut in rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2015 30,662 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 29,116 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 26,440 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 26,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,773 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,733 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 19,716 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 16,747 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 117,222 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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LT02 VLM is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300 in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LT02 VLM, 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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LT02 VLM is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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