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RK51 ORP

2001 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

61,006 mi
Last recorded61,006 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FJR130033,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 ORP
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 61,006 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 60,758 miles

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

rear tyre, tread slightly squared off

Pass 4 Jun 2022 60,428 miles

Brake binding but not excessively rear brake, recommend check (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front forks, misting (5.3.2 (b))

rear tyre, tread slightly squared off

Pass 25 May 2021 60,160 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 59,192 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 58,939 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 58,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 58,040 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Misting on O/S fork (2.3.3)

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

Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake has small amount of front disc runout (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 57,621 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2015 43,550 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 40,375 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 40,375 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 35,563 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 35,563 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 30 May 2012 35,019 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 34,364 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

slight bind on front brake

Pass 3 May 2011 34,364 miles

slight bind on front brake

Pass 17 Feb 2011 33,467 miles

front tyre worn on offside

Pass 12 Feb 2010 29,302 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 24,218 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 24,117 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 18,709 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 17,040 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 14,689 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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RK51 ORP is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RK51 ORP, 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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RK51 ORP is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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