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VU02 MVC

2002 Yamaha FJR1300

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

28,195 mi
Last recorded28,195 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FJR130031,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 MVC
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 28,195 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 28,198 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 28,112 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 27,333 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 26,383 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 25,500 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 29 Mar 2021 24,191 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 19,794 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 15,228 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 13,951 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 13,951 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 13,918 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 13,782 miles

slight dampness around offside front suspension fork and offside front brake caliper, no obvious signs of leaking.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 13,749 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 12,652 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 12,053 miles

off side front fork seal starting to leak.

Pass 31 May 2011 11,514 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 11,016 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 10,269 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 9,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 May 2008 9,338 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 8,233 miles

exhaust has slight leak

Pass 30 Mar 2006 7,232 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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VU02 MVC is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300 in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VU02 MVC, 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 VU02 MVC registered?

VU02 MVC is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for VU02 MVC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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