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WK02 VEL

2002 Yamaha FJR1300

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

50,007 mi
Last recorded50,007 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FJR130031,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 VEL
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 50,007 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Slight play in rear mono shock bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 47,910 miles

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

Tyre starting to wearing out of shape front

Pass 18 Mar 2024 46,026 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 43,447 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 40,304 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 37,115 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 33,710 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 29,477 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 27,848 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 24,214 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 23,665 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,129 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 22,205 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 22,156 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2013 21,154 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 19,591 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,623 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 15,253 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 13,466 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 13,401 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 11,868 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 6,079 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 3,035 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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WK02 VEL is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300 in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 WK02 VEL, 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 WK02 VEL registered?

WK02 VEL is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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