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WV02 LWY

2002 Yamaha XJR1300

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,850 mi
Last recorded39,850 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJR130017,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 LWY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 39,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slightly Flashing With The Indicators (4.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 39,009 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 38,642 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 38,425 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 38,054 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 36,464 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 36,463 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 35,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 35,254 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 32,053 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 32,053 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 27,131 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 26,559 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 23,453 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 23,429 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 20,007 miles

Front fork outer dust seals perished

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 15,883 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 13,135 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 13,135 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 9,441 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 8,623 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 7,349 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 5,335 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 4,171 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 2,385 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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WV02 LWY is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300 in Silver 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 WV02 LWY, 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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WV02 LWY is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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