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RE12 LWX

2012 Yamaha FJR1300A

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,738 mi
Last recorded29,738 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FJR1300A19,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 LWX
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 29,738 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 26,235 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 26,003 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 25,998 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 23,606 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 22,081 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 19,417 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 18,011 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 13,403 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 11,824 miles

front pads getting low

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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RE12 LWX is a 2012 Yamaha FJR1300A in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RE12 LWX, 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 RE12 LWX registered?

RE12 LWX is a 2012 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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