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RL51 ESY

2002 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,942 mi
Last recorded54,942 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJR130017,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 ESY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 54,942 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 54,915 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 54,043 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 53,918 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 53,570 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 52,568 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 51,428 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 50,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 46,660 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 44,442 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 43,358 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 42,424 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 39,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 36,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 33,227 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,462 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 25,462 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 16,834 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 11,320 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 10,161 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 8,896 miles

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

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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RL51 ESY is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RL51 ESY, 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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RL51 ESY is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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