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S555 ERV

2001 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,739 mi
Last recorded24,739 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 ERV
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 24,739 miles

Front Tyre has low spots in tread.

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 24,495 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 24,342 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 24,324 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 23,954 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 23,404 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 102,725 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 98,899 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 98,899 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 98,899 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 94,290 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 94,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 91,146 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 91,146 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 91,098 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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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S555 ERV is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S555 ERV, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha FJR1300A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S555 ERV registered?

S555 ERV is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for S555 ERV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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