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HJ02 VAF

2002 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

25,787 mi
Last recorded25,787 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FJR130031,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 VAF
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 25,787 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 25,787 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 23,444 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 22,342 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 16 Aug 2022 19,327 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 15,202 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 15,089 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 14,672 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 13,960 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 13,783 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 13,466 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 13,216 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 12,739 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 11,407 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 10,105 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 8,940 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 8,517 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 7,873 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 7,656 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 6,917 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 6,860 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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HJ02 VAF 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 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ02 VAF, 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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HJ02 VAF is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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