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RE59 OEM

2009 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,398 mi
Last recorded58,398 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A25,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 OEM
MakeYamaha
ModelFjr 1300 A
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 58,398 miles

Exhaust noisy Louder than that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 58,389 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust noisy Louder than that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 57,319 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 56,254 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 56,254 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2022 55,190 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 53,916 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 51,761 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 51,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,603 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 49,603 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 46,922 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,581 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 37,523 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 31,683 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 31,683 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 May 2013 26,125 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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RE59 OEM is a 2009 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 25,036 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 RE59 OEM, 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 17 years old, this Yamaha Fjr 1300 A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RE59 OEM is a 2009 Yamaha Fjr 1300 A, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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