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VK09 YBF

2009 Yamaha FJR1300A

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

51,684 mi
Last recorded51,684 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FJR1300A25,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 YBF
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 51,684 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 51,292 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 51,043 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 50,117 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 49,836 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 48,941 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 47,063 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 44,358 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 41,640 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 39,287 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 38,960 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 38,125 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 36,273 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 36,272 miles

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

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 21,555 miles

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

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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VK09 YBF is a 2009 Yamaha FJR1300A in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK09 YBF, 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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VK09 YBF is a 2009 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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