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FN02 VTY

2002 Yamaha FJR1300

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,238 mi
Last recorded57,238 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FJR130031,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 VTY
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 57,238 miles

front screen misted, reduced visibility

handlebar grips worn

hazard switch faulty

Pass 11 Aug 2023 56,757 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 56,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 53,731 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 49,018 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 45,496 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 45,496 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 39,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 38,395 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 4,549 miles

headlamps

Pass 15 Mar 2013 37,114 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 37,114 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 35,645 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 31,102 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 27,079 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 27,079 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 26,375 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 23,643 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 22,642 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 19,900 miles

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

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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FN02 VTY is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300 in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FN02 VTY, 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 FN02 VTY registered?

FN02 VTY is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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