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WA51 YTL

2002 Yamaha XJR1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,002 mi
Last recorded35,002 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJR130017,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 YTL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 35,002 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 34,652 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 34,649 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2024 34,004 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 33,421 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 33,421 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 32,778 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear 180/55-ZR17 BT023GT worn down to 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 31,793 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 31,539 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 30,085 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 28,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70/17 (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 180/55/17 (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2017 28,265 miles

Headlamp aim too high bulb fitted incorrectly (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose one bolt (3.2.A1g)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect size (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70/17 (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 180/55/17 (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2016 26,228 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 24,754 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 21,466 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 21,466 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 19,983 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 13,544 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 9,131 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 8,385 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 7,532 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 6,746 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 6,552 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 6,552 miles

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 5,674 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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WA51 YTL is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WA51 YTL, 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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WA51 YTL is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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