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RF02 XRJ

2002 Yamaha XJR1300

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

29,235 mi
Last recorded29,235 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJR130017,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 XRJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 29,235 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 29,232 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 28,665 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 28,664 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 26,151 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 23,735 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 20,200 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 19,704 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 18,872 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 16,061 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 12,426 miles

Central Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 11,846 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 11,331 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 11,331 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 11,331 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,832 miles

exhaust to collector box clamp rusted through

Pass 26 Feb 2009 9,947 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 8,897 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 8,242 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 8,242 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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 18 Jan 2006 7,175 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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RF02 XRJ is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RF02 XRJ, 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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What year was RF02 XRJ registered?

RF02 XRJ is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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