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SA02 VSJ

2002 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,459 mi
Last recorded59,459 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FJR130031,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 VSJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 59,459 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases collector box has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 54,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 81,305 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 81,305 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 47,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 45,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 44,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyre slightly misshapen

centre stand seized

Pass 20 Jun 2019 42,190 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 42,190 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 39,898 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 39,898 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 37,341 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 May 2016 36,598 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 36,593 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 36,496 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 36,496 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 34,191 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 33,493 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,600 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyre profile worn.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 30,323 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 28,239 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 25,973 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 22,390 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 18,856 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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SA02 VSJ is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SA02 VSJ, 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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SA02 VSJ is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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