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V4 BYK

2002 Yamaha XVZ1300

Maroon Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

63,574 mi
Last recorded63,574 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVZ130028,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 BYK
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc
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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 63,574 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 63,574 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 62,001 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 61,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 60,186 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 57,813 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 56,481 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 53,773 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 51,960 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 50,438 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 47,898 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 46,722 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,404 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 45,404 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 45,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 45,288 miles

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 44,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 44,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 43,983 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 40,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 34,929 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 31,042 miles

rear tyre on wear limit

Pass 24 Jan 2007 26,667 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 21,385 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2005 13,529 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVZ1300?

Based on 4,038 MOT tests across 370 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
745
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
370
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
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V4 BYK is a 2002 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Maroon with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XVZ1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 28,358 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 XVZ1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V4 BYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVZ1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha XVZ1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V4 BYK registered?

V4 BYK is a 2002 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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