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WU52 VYJ

2002 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,439 mi
Last recorded21,439 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJR130017,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 VYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 21,439 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 21,271 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 21,271 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))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 21,094 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 21,004 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 20,751 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 20,751 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 20,529 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 20,324 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 18,994 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 18,994 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 17,120 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 16,249 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 15,138 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 14,386 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 14,151 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2013 13,194 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 11,330 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 10,611 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 9,536 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 14 Oct 2008 7,889 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 7,610 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 7,449 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 7,449 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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WU52 VYJ is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WU52 VYJ, 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 WU52 VYJ registered?

WU52 VYJ is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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