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RV02 YYG

2002 Yamaha XJR1300

Purple Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,166 mi
Last recorded55,166 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJR130017,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 YYG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 55,166 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 54,082 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 52,948 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 52,245 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 52,245 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 47,778 miles

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

Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 38,733 miles

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

Rear foot rests worn

Pass 10 Aug 2017 36,222 miles

Front suspension has slight corrosion both fork tubes corroded/pitted (2.3.8)

Offside Rear footrest pivot worn and footrest at poor angle

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively both shock lower bushes poor condition (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' steering head bearings slightly indexed (2.2.1b)

gear lever loose on shaft

ignition switch sticking

Pass 11 Aug 2016 35,140 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 31,830 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 30,320 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 30,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 23,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 23,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 19,735 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 19,735 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 18,075 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 18,075 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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 YYG is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300 in Purple with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RV02 YYG, 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 YYG is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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