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WA51 FKJ

2001 Yamaha FJR1300

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

27,637 mi
Last recorded27,637 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FJR130033,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 FKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 27,637 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 25,166 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 24,787 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 24,583 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 24,583 miles

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced top box securing bracket (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 22,963 miles

Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Pass 13 Dec 2019 21,425 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 17,315 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 17,315 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 17,293 miles

front tyre starting to wear unevenly

Pass 4 Apr 2016 17,113 miles

slight uneven wear on front tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2015 16,134 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 14,248 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 13,105 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 12,848 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 12,159 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 11,763 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 11,308 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 11,308 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 9,388 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 7,506 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 4,489 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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WA51 FKJ is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300 in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WA51 FKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA51 FKJ registered?

WA51 FKJ is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is WA51 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 FKJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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