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WU52 JFV

2002 Yamaha FJR1300

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,873 mi
Last recorded120,873 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FJR130031,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 120,873 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 24,550 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 24,542 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 24,215 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 23,973 miles

Rear tyre has tubeless puncture repair.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 23,239 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 23,238 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2016 22,880 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 22,474 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 21,142 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 20,925 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 20,347 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 20,338 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 18,753 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 17,543 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 15,156 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 14,504 miles

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

Uneven wear front tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2008 14,502 miles

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Uneven wear front tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2007 10,773 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Jan 2007 10,773 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 4,376 miles

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 JFV 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 81%.

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 JFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU52 JFV registered?

WU52 JFV is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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