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CN51 GNU

2002 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,613 mi
Last recorded62,613 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FJR130031,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 GNU
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 62,613 miles

tyres worn unevenly but still ok

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 62,037 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 60,514 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 59,715 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 59,692 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,652 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 59,181 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 59,181 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 51,926 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 49,153 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 46,006 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 42,242 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 37,307 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 36,733 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,669 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 35,669 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,885 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 32,052 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 24,624 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 24,624 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2006 19,386 miles

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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CN51 GNU is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CN51 GNU, 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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CN51 GNU is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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