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WU52 HVC

2002 Yamaha FJR1300

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,749 mi
Last recorded71,749 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FJR130031,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 HVC
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 71,749 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 71,647 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 71,070 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 70,167 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 68,250 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 67,918 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 65,318 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 63,419 miles

radiator poor condition

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.3(ii))

front brake binding just slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2017 60,707 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 59,951 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 59,946 miles

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

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 59,194 miles

hazzard switch not fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Jun 2014 59,194 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

hazzard switch not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2013 58,819 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 129,570 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 129,570 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 114,206 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

all brake calipers would benefit from a service

Fail 26 Sep 2008 114,206 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

all brake calipers would benefit from a service

Pass 11 Sep 2007 101,396 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 101,396 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 81,319 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (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))

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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WU52 HVC is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300 in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WU52 HVC, 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 WU52 HVC registered?

WU52 HVC is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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