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WJ57 VYB

2007 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,801 mi
Last recorded57,801 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Yamaha FJR1300A26,163 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 VYB
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 57,801 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 55,128 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 52,656 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 52,641 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Remain on with ignition (4.4.3 (b))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 48,782 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 43,283 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 43,283 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 39,725 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 39,191 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 29,290 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 20,392 miles

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Fail 4 Sep 2013 20,392 miles

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

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

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

abs lamp flikers

Fail 10 Sep 2012 18,220 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

abs light on.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 18,220 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

abs light on.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 14,846 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 11,467 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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WJ57 VYB is a 2007 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha FJR1300A models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 26,163 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 WJ57 VYB, 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 19 years old, this Yamaha FJR1300A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ57 VYB is a 2007 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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