2002 Yamaha FJR1300 1.3L Petrol · OY02 WEC

The most recent MOT, conducted on 14 July 2022 at 9,254 miles, returned a clean pass with zero defects recorded. That certificate is now four years old and has long since expired, so the machine currently has no valid roadworthiness status. The historical trend across the full record is stable and consistently clean, with no advisories or failures logged in any of the five tests spanning from 2013 to 2022. However, the absence of any test since mid-2022 leaves a significant gap in documented condition, and no inference about the current state can be drawn from data that is over four years old. The mileage pattern tells a clear story of very light use. The bike accumulated just 32 miles between the May 2018 test at 9,222 miles and the July 2022 test at 9,254 miles, a four-year window. Across the full 24-year span from new, the total recorded mileage sits at 9,254 miles, averaging roughly 386 miles per year. The largest single interval occurred between the August 2014 test at 8,762 miles and the May 2013 test at 7,939 miles, a gain of 823 miles in nine months, which still represents modest use. The long gap between the 2014 and 2017 tests, three years yielding only 48 miles, suggests the motorcycle stood unused for extended periods. The complete absence of any MOT entry after July 2022 raises the possibility that the bike has been stored or SORNed since then. A buyer inspecting this machine in person should pay close attention to components that deteriorate through age and inactivity rather than mileage. Tyres, despite showing minimal wear, will almost certainly need replacement if the current set dates to 2022 or earlier, as rubber degrades over time regardless of tread depth. Brake calipers should be checked for seized pistons and binding discs, and the brake fluid should be flushed if it has not been changed recently, as moisture absorption over four years of standing will have compromised its boiling point. The chain and sprockets should be inspected for corrosion and correct tension, and the final drive splines and cush drive rubbers should be examined for dry perishing. Fuel system integrity is a priority; stale petrol in the tank and carburettor float bowls will need draining, and the fuel hoses should be checked for cracking. Suspension seals, fork oil, and steering head bearings should be assessed for smooth operation, as prolonged static loading can cause flat spots in bearing races. The exhaust system and footrest brackets should be inspected for corrosion, particularly if the bike has been stored in a damp environment. Given the complete lack of recent documented maintenance, a full recommissioning service is strongly advised before any road use.