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UB52 KES

2002 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,693 mi
Last recorded54,693 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJR130017,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUB52 KES
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 54,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 53,768 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe connection to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Front Left Fork, Slight Mist (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 53,768 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe connection to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Front Left Fork, Slight Mist (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 52,515 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 49,616 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.15mm in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 49,616 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.15mm in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 47,186 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside of tyre @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 47,186 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside of tyre @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 42,878 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 40,010 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 22,815 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 3,376 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp only 50% working

Pass 25 Jul 2017 6,515 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 5,250 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 5,250 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 2,047 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 2,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 39 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))

Pass 24 Oct 2011 2 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010
Fail 5 Jul 2010

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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UB52 KES is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UB52 KES, 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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UB52 KES is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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