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DA02 KAO

2002 Yamaha FJR1300

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,139 mi
Last recorded64,139 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FJR130031,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 KAO
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 64,139 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 64,139 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 63,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 63,437 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 62,649 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 59,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 56,130 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 50,680 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 48,110 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 48,110 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 30 May 2017 42,433 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 38,269 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 38,294 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 32,444 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 29,510 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 25,962 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 23,215 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,606 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 20,351 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 20,351 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 17,543 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 13,236 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 7,551 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 6,729 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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DA02 KAO is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300 in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DA02 KAO, 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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DA02 KAO is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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