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VE09 AEU

2009 Yamaha FJR1300A

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,202 mi
Last recorded84,202 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FJR1300A25,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE09 AEU
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 84,202 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 81,323 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 81,308 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 80,498 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 80,498 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working Bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 80,202 miles

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

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

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 80,201 miles

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

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

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

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 78,696 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 78,696 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 74,708 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 66,896 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 55,474 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 45,316 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 37,529 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 31,188 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 24,592 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))

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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VE09 AEU is a 2009 Yamaha FJR1300A in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha FJR1300A models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 25,303 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 VE09 AEU, 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 17 years old, this Yamaha FJR1300A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VE09 AEU is a 2009 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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