Yamaha Xjr 1300 (2002)
2002 Yamaha Xjr 1300
CarHunch analysed 148 real MOT records for the 2002 Yamaha Xjr 1300. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2002 Yamaha XJR 1300 passes its MOT just 59% of the time—well below the UK average of 80%—suggesting these bikes need closer attention to maintenance as they age. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 2.7%, so failure issues tend to be manageable rather than safety-critical.
At nearly 19,000 miles on average, these machines have seen reasonable use for their age, yet they're still racking up 0.53 failures and 1.3 advisories per test, pointing to wear on consumables like brakes, chains, and electrics rather than major mechanical breakdown. Before buying one, have any prospect thoroughly inspected by a motorcycle specialist, as the 59% pass rate suggests that owner maintenance discipline—not inherent design flaws—separates the keepers from the garage queens.
What to check before buying a 2002 Yamaha Xjr 1300
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (85%) | 126 | 52.5% | 0.59 |
| Other (15%) | 22 | 96.2% | 0.23 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Yamaha Xjr 1300 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2002 Yamaha Xjr 1300 vehicles fall between 10,364 and 22,541 miles.
2002 Yamaha Xjr 1300 — Still on the Road
24 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 59% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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