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GF54 LEW

2006 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,038 mi
Last recorded42,038 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A26,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 LEW
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 42,038 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2025 42,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 37,283 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 23 May 2024 37,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 35,208 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 31,167 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 26,643 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 26,588 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 25,569 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 25,577 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 22,030 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 21,581 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 21,365 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 21,137 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 19,560 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 18,659 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 16,448 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 13,500 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 11,188 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FJR1300A?

Based on 29,998 MOT tests across 2,556 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
1,745
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 317
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 271
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 78
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 52
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 43
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GF54 LEW is a 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 26,824 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 FJR1300A fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 317 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF54 LEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FJR1300A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha FJR1300A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GF54 LEW registered?

GF54 LEW is a 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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