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BD51 VAO

2001 Yamaha FJR1300

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

41,610 mi
Last recorded41,610 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FJR130033,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 VAO
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 41,610 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 40,924 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 39,749 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 38,734 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 38,289 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 37,823 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 37,451 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 36,844 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 35,781 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 34,937 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 34,269 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 33,517 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 33,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Jul 2013 30,724 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 29,892 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 28,061 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 26,223 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 23,150 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 19,490 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 16,924 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 12,464 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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BD51 VAO is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300 in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha FJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 33,852 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 BD51 VAO, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha FJR1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD51 VAO registered?

BD51 VAO is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is BD51 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 VAO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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