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EX51 VJV

2001 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,257 mi
Last recorded75,257 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FJR130033,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 VJV
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 75,257 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 73,135 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 69,094 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 69,021 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 61,915 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 61,915 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 56,317 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

The engine is abit noisey.(Exhaust headers?).

Pass 9 Jul 2014 54,721 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 52,948 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 51,340 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 49,394 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2011 49,394 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 48,424 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 46,469 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 30,539 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 24,135 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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EX51 VJV is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EX51 VJV, 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 EX51 VJV registered?

EX51 VJV is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is EX51 VJV safe to buy?

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