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PO51 OBY

2002 Yamaha Xjr 1300SP

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

19,272 mi
Last recorded19,272 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Xjr 1300SP8,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 OBY
MakeYamaha
ModelXjr 1300SP
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 19,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 19,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 17,885 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 17,298 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 16,565 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 16,565 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 16,172 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 15,862 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 14,353 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 13,568 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 12,535 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 12,535 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2010 11,853 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2009 8,506 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2009 8,506 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 7,083 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 5,511 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 3,490 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 3,478 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xjr 1300SP?

Based on 1,324 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
638
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 4
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PO51 OBY is a 2002 Yamaha Xjr 1300SP in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha Xjr 1300SP models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 8,781 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 Xjr 1300SP fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO51 OBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xjr 1300SP typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha Xjr 1300SP is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PO51 OBY registered?

PO51 OBY is a 2002 Yamaha Xjr 1300SP, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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