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AF02 VGJ

2002 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

154,395 mi
Last recorded154,395 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FJR130031,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 154,395 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 145,146 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 144,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 143,497 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 139,709 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 137,464 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 132,849 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 129,279 miles

steering head bearings are slightly notchy with weight on the lower bearing.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 119,485 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 111,240 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 104,315 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

headlamp mask fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2015 104,315 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 94,590 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2014 94,590 miles

Brake component cracked and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 31 May 2013 85,354 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 73,455 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 19 May 2011 63,043 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 54,326 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 43,059 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 May 2008 30,069 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 19 May 2008 30,069 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 May 2007 21,955 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 May 2006 15,664 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the Yamaha FJR1300?

Based on 30,408 MOT tests across 2,119 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
1,481
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 454
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 407
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 153
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 115
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AF02 VGJ is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha FJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 31,411 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 FJR1300 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF02 VGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FJR1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha FJR1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF02 VGJ registered?

AF02 VGJ is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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