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GU52 WZX

2002 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,137 mi
Last recorded76,137 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FJR130031,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 WZX
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 76,137 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 72,705 miles

Offside windscreen bracket broken

Offside rear view mirror broken

Fail 3 Dec 2024 72,705 miles

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Offside fork leg, top cover fouling battery (2.1.4 (c))

Offside rear view mirror broken

Offside windscreen bracket broken

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2023 71,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 71,078 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 70,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 70,227 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 69,309 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 67,425 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 67,425 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Outer Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 64,758 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Rear rear suspension spring slightley corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 61,963 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2015 57,911 miles

hade road test

tyres worn uneven

Fail 23 Oct 2015 57,911 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

hade road test

tyres worn uneven

Pass 27 Oct 2014 54,071 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2014 54,071 miles

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2013 49,885 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 46,652 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 46,652 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 41,560 miles

rear brike slight binding

Pass 15 Oct 2010 32,059 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 25,173 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 17,322 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 14,131 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 14,131 miles

Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 11,298 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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GU52 WZX is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GU52 WZX, 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 GU52 WZX registered?

GU52 WZX is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 23 October 2002.

Is GU52 WZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 WZX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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