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PO51 FBC

2001 Yamaha FJR1300

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,867 mi
Last recorded9,867 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FJR130033,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 FBC
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 9,867 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 9,783 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 9,557 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 9,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 9,504 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 9,145 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 8,860 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 8,731 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 8,731 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 8,361 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 8,049 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 8,049 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 7,004 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 6,808 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 6,441 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 6,284 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 5,730 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 5,272 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 4,824 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 4,497 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 4,296 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 6,120 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2007 6,120 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 3,581 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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PO51 FBC is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300 in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PO51 FBC, 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 PO51 FBC registered?

PO51 FBC is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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