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FD12 VRK

2012 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,283 mi
Last recorded21,283 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A24,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 VRK
MakeYamaha
ModelFjr 1300 A
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 21,283 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 17,559 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 17,559 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 17,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 16,300 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 16,293 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 15,466 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 14,534 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 13,764 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 12,692 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 9,275 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 8,680 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fjr 1300 A?

Based on 2,834 MOT tests across 348 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,523
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
348
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease 6
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel 5
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FD12 VRK is a 2012 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 24,820 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 Fjr 1300 A fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD12 VRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fjr 1300 A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Fjr 1300 A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FD12 VRK is a 2012 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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