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C5 FJR

2001 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,603 mi
Last recorded95,603 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FJR130033,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 FJR
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 95,603 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 93,821 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 93,821 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 93,791 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 90,199 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 74,969 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 99,138 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 48,510 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 47,138 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 47,138 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 45,287 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,761 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,293 miles

All brake calipers could do with a clean up/service

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 37,293 miles

All brake calipers could do with a clean up/service

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,063 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 28,499 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,696 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,204 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 21,145 miles

front tyre uneven wear

rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 21 Sep 2006 17,700 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 14,618 miles

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

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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C5 FJR is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 C5 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 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 C5 FJR registered?

C5 FJR is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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