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OU06 BWV

2006 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

52,522 mi
Last recorded52,522 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A23,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 BWV
MakeYamaha
ModelFjr 1300 A
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 52,522 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 50,388 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 50,387 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect does not return after 2 or 3 pushes down shock stays closed adjuster for damper not working (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess shock rod chrome worn completely through (5.3.3 (d))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 50,386 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated by fork oil (1.1.13 (b))

Front Brake disc contaminated by fork oil (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside 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))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect does not return after 2 or 3 pushes down shock stays closed adjuster for damper not working (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm /1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess shock rod chrome worn completely through (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 43,363 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 41,153 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 39,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 37,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 37,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding REAR BRAKE ARM SLIGHTLY SEIZED (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 34,643 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 34,504 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 34,340 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 34,263 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 34,194 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 34,127 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 34,122 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 30,427 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 30,390 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 29,364 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 26,962 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 23,729 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fjr 1300 A?

Based on 2,834 MOT tests across 348 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,523
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
348
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease 6
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel 5
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OU06 BWV is a 2006 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 23,784 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 Fjr 1300 A fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU06 BWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fjr 1300 A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha Fjr 1300 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OU06 BWV is a 2006 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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