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VX59 DXA

2009 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,716 mi
Last recorded64,716 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FJR1300A25,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX59 DXA
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 64,716 miles

Rear Brake pedal has quite a lot of travel. Possible bleed required.

Fail 30 Jan 2024 64,677 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake spongy

Pass 31 Jan 2023 62,487 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 57,894 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 56,531 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2021 56,523 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 54,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 54,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 53,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 48,603 miles

Front front tyre is perishing

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 28,234 miles

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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VX59 DXA is a 2009 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VX59 DXA, 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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VX59 DXA is a 2009 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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