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YS02 VGV

2002 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

32,108 mi
Last recorded32,108 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJR130017,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 VGV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 32,108 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 31,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 31,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 31,900 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 31,809 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 31,809 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 31,797 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 31,790 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 31,291 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 31,026 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 30,813 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 30,599 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,421 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 30,299 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 30,299 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2013 29,900 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 29,889 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 28,482 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 27,721 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 27,721 miles

Centre Lower Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 May 2010 27,314 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 26,294 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 22,939 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 18,890 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 31 May 2007 18,890 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 May 2006 14,904 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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YS02 VGV is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YS02 VGV, 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 YS02 VGV registered?

YS02 VGV is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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