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RV02 VMZ

2002 Yamaha XJR1300

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,821 mi
Last recorded58,821 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJR130017,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 VMZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 58,821 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 38,523 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 58,512 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush nearside and offside rear shock bushes (lower bushes) (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 53,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2020 47,543 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 42,667 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 40,542 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 38,259 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2016 38,259 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess bearing (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2015 34,363 miles

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 29,572 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 26,367 miles

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

exhaust clamps rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,159 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 22,129 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 22,129 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 20,232 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 19,577 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 17,940 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 13,684 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 11,234 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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RV02 VMZ is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300 in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RV02 VMZ, 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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RV02 VMZ is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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