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R51 KWS

2002 Yamaha XVZ1300

Cream Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,612 mi
Last recorded42,612 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVZ130028,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 KWS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year2002
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 42,612 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 42,608 miles

Central Front Stop lamp not working Front lever does not work stop brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 41,862 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 40,533 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 39,547 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 38,492 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 37,904 miles

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 37,759 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 37,588 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 37,121 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 36,336 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 35,868 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 34,014 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 34,014 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 32,491 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 31,288 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 29,168 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 29,168 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 28,358 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 28,358 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 25,955 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 21,675 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVZ1300?

Based on 4,038 MOT tests across 370 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
745
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
370
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
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R51 KWS is a 2002 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Cream with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XVZ1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 28,358 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 XVZ1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R51 KWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVZ1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha XVZ1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R51 KWS is a 2002 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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