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LX12 ABU

2012 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,647 mi
Last recorded34,647 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FJR1300A19,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 ABU
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 34,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 34,080 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 34,080 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 May 2024 32,968 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 31,664 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 31,659 miles

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

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 31,156 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 30,238 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 28,197 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 28,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 26,275 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 26,275 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 24,460 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 21,348 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Apr 2015 17,472 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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LX12 ABU is a 2012 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LX12 ABU, 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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LX12 ABU is a 2012 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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