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WU02 ZHV

2002 Yamaha XJR1300

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,879 mi
Last recorded42,879 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJR130017,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 ZHV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 42,879 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 42,574 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 42,283 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 41,958 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 41,638 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 41,638 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 41,339 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2020 41,339 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 40,978 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 40,832 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 40,832 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,420 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 39,809 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 38,863 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 38,071 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2014 38,071 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 36,917 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear brake pads rusted

Fail 5 Jun 2013 36,917 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear brake pads rusted

Pass 21 Jul 2012 34,644 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 29,755 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 29,755 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 25,567 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 22,730 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 13,685 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 13,685 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 13,665 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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WU02 ZHV is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300 in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WU02 ZHV, 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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WU02 ZHV is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 13 April 2002.

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