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HN52 BUF

2002 Yamaha FJR1300

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,213 mi
Last recorded48,213 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FJR130031,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 BUF
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 48,213 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 47,444 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 45,853 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 44,545 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 43,250 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 42,256 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 41,901 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 41,125 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 40,793 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 37,020 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 34,357 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 34,332 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 29,811 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 29,766 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 27,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,471 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 23,034 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 23,034 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,303 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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HN52 BUF is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300 in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HN52 BUF, 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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HN52 BUF is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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