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VU52 OVA

2002 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,580 mi
Last recorded37,580 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJR130017,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 OVA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 37,580 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 36,820 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 35,279 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 33,743 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 33,135 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 32,491 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 31,851 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 31,851 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 30,611 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 29,847 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 29,012 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 28,540 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 26,736 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 24,465 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 21,551 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 21,551 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 21,522 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 17,065 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 14,049 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 11,398 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 9,337 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 4,675 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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VU52 OVA is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VU52 OVA, 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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VU52 OVA is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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