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DH51 KAT

2002 Yamaha XJR1300

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

818 mi
Last recorded818 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJR130017,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH51 KAT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 818 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 321 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 3 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 4,585 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 36,522 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 2,688 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 2,687 miles

Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 39,224 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 38,163 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 35,796 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 35,796 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 28,332 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 28,332 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 25,859 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 23,808 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 20,921 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 17,489 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 14,242 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 13,345 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 9,722 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 7,505 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 7,505 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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DH51 KAT is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DH51 KAT, 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 DH51 KAT registered?

DH51 KAT is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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