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VU52 OVC

2002 Yamaha FJR1300

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,647 mi
Last recorded76,647 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FJR130031,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 OVC
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 76,647 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 75,943 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 71,886 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 70,395 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 67,032 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 64,109 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 62,347 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 54,169 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 53,206 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 53,206 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 52,361 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 52,361 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 82,241 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 46,785 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,208 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 33,189 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 27,279 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 22,520 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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VU52 OVC is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300 in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VU52 OVC, 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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VU52 OVC is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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