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J500 FJR

2012 Yamaha FJR1300A

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

12,764 mi
Last recorded12,764 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FJR1300A19,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 FJR
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 12,764 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 11,477 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 11,005 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 10,949 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 10,893 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 10,867 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 10,270 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 10,003 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 10,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 9,755 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 9,278 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 8,484 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 8,466 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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J500 FJR is a 2012 Yamaha FJR1300A in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha FJR1300A models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.3% with a typical mileage of 19,192 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 J500 FJR, 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 14 years old, this Yamaha FJR1300A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J500 FJR registered?

J500 FJR is a 2012 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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The MOT history for J500 FJR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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