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FJ59 HCA

2009 Yamaha FJR1300

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,973 mi
Last recorded53,973 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FJR130023,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 HCA
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 53,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 52,215 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 52,215 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 48,793 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 48,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 45,485 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 42,735 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 41,278 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively lower suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 40,224 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 38,847 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 38,847 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 36,381 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 29,406 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 29,406 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 22,979 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 21,216 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 17,782 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 14,369 miles

Front 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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FJ59 HCA is a 2009 Yamaha FJR1300 in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha FJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.3% with a typical mileage of 23,937 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 FJ59 HCA, 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 17 years old, this Yamaha FJR1300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ59 HCA is a 2009 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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