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EX51 VVZ

2001 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

116,479 mi
Last recorded116,479 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FJR130033,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 116,479 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 113,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 113,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 107,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 102,053 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 83,310 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 73,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2016 66,250 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 60,861 miles

slight corrosion on front & rear brake disc

Pass 30 Aug 2013 48,688 miles

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

rear suspension opperation stiff

Pass 11 Jun 2010 45,218 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 45,218 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

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

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2009 36,815 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 32,181 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 27,852 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 20,579 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 VVZ 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 93.8%.

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 EX51 VVZ, 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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EX51 VVZ is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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