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Y50 FJR

2002 Yamaha FJR1300

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,348 mi
Last recorded71,348 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FJR130031,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 FJR
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 71,348 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 71,341 miles

Front Brake disc missing Incorrect size discs (1.1.14 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted 3/4 of pad worn wrong discs fitted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2024 65,425 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 62,499 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 62,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 58,795 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 51,276 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 45,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 39,015 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight grease / oil on shaft (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 39,012 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight grease / oil on shaft (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 29,876 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 22,085 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 22,081 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 9,066 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 8,377 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 7,470 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 11,772 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 7,037 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 6,754 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 6,410 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 8,755 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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Y50 FJR is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300 in White 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 Y50 FJR, 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 Y50 FJR registered?

Y50 FJR is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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