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GN51 KFZ

2001 Yamaha FJR1300

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

77,471 mi
Last recorded77,471 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FJR130033,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 KFZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 77,471 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 77,428 miles

Rear Brake caliper cracked (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 77,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 76,257 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 72,654 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 69,882 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,223 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 64,109 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2015 61,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 57,323 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 53,724 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 50,302 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 47,662 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 44,150 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 44,148 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 42,252 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 42,252 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2007 38,362 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 38,362 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 31,016 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 31,016 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 26,688 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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GN51 KFZ is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300 in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GN51 KFZ, 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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What year was GN51 KFZ registered?

GN51 KFZ is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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