2002 Yamaha XJR1300 1.3L Petrol · KU52 VDF

The Yamaha XJR1300 presents a stable and well-maintained roadworthiness record, with the most recent MOT conducted on 12 August 2025 at 63,887 miles returning a clean pass with zero defects. This marks five consecutive years of advisory-free, defect-free passes dating back to August 2021, indicating consistent mechanical care and no emerging or recurring faults. The maintenance trend is firmly stable, with no evidence of deterioration in structural integrity, braking performance, exhaust emissions, or lighting across the recorded tests. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of light, seasonal use. Between August 2021 and August 2025, the motorcycle covered just 2,729 miles over four years, averaging roughly 682 miles annually during that window. The broader lifetime figure of approximately 2,662 miles per year over 24 years is notably low for a machine of this age and displacement. Such restrained use typically limits wear on consumable components like brake discs, drive chain and sprockets, tyres, and suspension bushes, though prolonged periods of standing demand its own scrutiny. A buyer should still inspect the tyre date codes and sidewalls carefully, as rubber ages regardless of tread depth, and a machine covering under 1,000 miles per year frequently develops flat-spotted or perished tyres. Check the brake calipers for signs of seizure or binding, particularly the rear, since infrequent use can cause pads to stick and discs to surface-corrode. Examine the exhaust system for corrosion at welds and joints, and verify that the chain has been kept properly tensioned and lubricated despite low mileage, as a neglected chain on a standing bike can rust and stiffen. The clean MOT history strongly suggests a conscientious previous owner who kept the machine in roadworthy condition rather than letting it deteriorate through neglect. The absence of any advisories or failures across five consecutive tests is uncommon for a 24-year-old motorcycle and speaks to attentive upkeep. A brief test ride to confirm smooth clutch operation, precise gear changes, and straight-line braking will be the final confirmation that the paper record matches the mechanical reality.