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FJ51 FKR

2001 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,416 mi
Last recorded56,416 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FJR130033,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 FKR
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 56,416 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 55,471 miles

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 Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 54,816 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 53,802 miles

main stand sticking

Fail 11 Nov 2020 53,802 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.30mm (5.2.3 (e))

main stand sticking

Pass 20 Nov 2019 51,823 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 50,523 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 50,523 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 49,706 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 49,410 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 49,410 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 48,310 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 47,380 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 46,818 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,547 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 46,547 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 45,885 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,617 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 35,851 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 35,851 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,361 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 29,357 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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FJ51 FKR is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FJ51 FKR, 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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FJ51 FKR is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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