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AO52 HVR

2002 Yamaha FJR1300

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,090 mi
Last recorded59,090 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FJR130031,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 HVR
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 59,090 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 56,668 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 50,824 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 49,896 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 49,896 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 49,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 49,152 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 49,152 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside 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))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 49,150 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.85 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 47,262 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 43,793 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 43,793 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,457 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 67,799 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 41,038 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 36,512 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 35,194 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,097 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,702 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,955 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 23,238 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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AO52 HVR is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300 in Red 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 AO52 HVR, 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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AO52 HVR is a 2002 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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