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YJ51 JPF

2002 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,570 mi
Last recorded22,570 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJR120025,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 JPF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 22,570 miles

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

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))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 21,650 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2022 21,079 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 19,871 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 17,474 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 17,474 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2013 10,643 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 10,619 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 10,589 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 10,550 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 10,545 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 10,473 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 10,280 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 10,280 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 9,830 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 9,825 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

front brakes binding.

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJR1200?

Based on 10,866 MOT tests across 886 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 142
reflector on motorcycle missing 85
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 77
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 77
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YJ51 JPF is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XJR1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 25,373 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 XJR1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ51 JPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJR1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha XJR1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ51 JPF is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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