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L300 FJR

2001 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

110,135 mi
Last recorded110,135 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FJR130033,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 FJR
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 110,135 miles

Front tyre worn uneven

Fail 18 Jun 2026 110,121 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front tyre worn uneven

Fail 22 May 2026 110,107 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension link pin bushes excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose exhaust clamp loose but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 May 2024 105,200 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 82,250 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 78,553 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 77,446 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 77,446 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2020 76,214 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 75,807 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 75,447 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 74,577 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 73,281 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 72,599 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 May 2014 71,070 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 4 May 2013 69,180 miles

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

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 69,180 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 64,246 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 59,582 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 53,901 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 48,379 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 42,393 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 35,277 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 29,621 miles
Pass 7 May 2005 21,315 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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L300 FJR is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L300 FJR, 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 L300 FJR registered?

L300 FJR is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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