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VU02 JVE

2002 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

33,615 mi
Last recorded33,615 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJR130017,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 JVE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 33,615 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 33,192 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 32,570 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 32,570 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 30,922 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 30,228 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 29,973 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 29,956 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 28,347 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 26,230 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 25,397 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 25,397 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 24,837 miles

front flexi brake pipes stretched on full suspention

small cut in tread on rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2012 21,168 miles

minor bind on front brake

Fail 4 May 2011 17,573 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 May 2011 17,573 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 16,716 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 15,971 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 14,129 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 10,537 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 10,067 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 10,067 miles

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

Clutch fliud level low

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

Pass 19 May 2006 10,046 miles

clutch fluid level low

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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VU02 JVE is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VU02 JVE, 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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What year was VU02 JVE registered?

VU02 JVE is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 13 April 2002.

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