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VU02 OEG

2002 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

12,106 mi
Last recorded12,106 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJR130017,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 OEG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 12,106 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 12,070 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 11,764 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced lens cracked and taped up (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 9,862 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 9,556 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 8,630 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 8,115 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 7,997 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 7,985 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 7,717 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 6,975 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 11 Feb 2014 6,231 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 5,651 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 5,024 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 4,870 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 4,659 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 4,659 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 2,668 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 1,978 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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VU02 OEG is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OEG, 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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VU02 OEG is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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