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GF51 VCY

2002 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

55,867 mi
Last recorded55,867 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FJR130031,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 VCY
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 55,867 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 May 2025 55,867 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 53,390 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 51,446 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 48,261 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm slightly loose slight play in rear swing arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 48,261 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm slightly loose slight play in rear swing arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released lubricated rear brake pedal PRS (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 May 2021 41,246 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 36,782 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 36,334 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 35,968 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 35,105 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 34,478 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 33,315 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 32,844 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 28,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 22,756 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 22,756 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 21,395 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 19,283 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 17,255 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 14,487 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 11,941 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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GF51 VCY is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GF51 VCY, 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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GF51 VCY is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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