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GX51 ROU

2001 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,568 mi
Last recorded47,568 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FJR130033,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 ROU
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 47,568 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 47,551 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 42,583 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 42,535 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 38,063 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 33,863 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 33,187 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 33,175 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2014 32,794 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 32,165 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 28,400 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 27,720 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 26,005 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 25,989 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 22,644 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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GX51 ROU is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX51 ROU, 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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GX51 ROU is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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