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VU02 YJR

2002 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

24,855 mi
Last recorded24,855 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJR130017,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 24,855 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 24,855 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 23,679 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 22,897 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 22,775 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 21,941 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 20,830 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 20,432 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 20,374 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 20,036 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 19,919 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 19,357 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 18,204 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,996 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 13,542 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 13,542 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 6,820 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 YJR is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VU02 YJR, 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 YJR registered?

VU02 YJR is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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