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YR02 VVM

2002 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,737 mi
Last recorded50,737 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FJR130031,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 VVM
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 50,737 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 50,838 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 49,526 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 48,134 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 48,114 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 45,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 43,607 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 42,201 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play play in all pivot bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Oct 2015 40,894 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 38,983 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 35,349 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 32,527 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 26,742 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 18,390 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 18,390 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 16,048 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 12,999 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 10,724 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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YR02 VVM is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver 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 YR02 VVM, 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 YR02 VVM registered?

YR02 VVM is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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