MOT Status
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66,169 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake rod insecure Bolt loose customer tightend up (1.1.15 (c))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 16 % on scale (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake excessively binding rusty and caliper stuck (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Caliper service or replace (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm has some play in Bearing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 8% on scale (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out on o/s of tread close to min (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm needs replacing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy In central position and on floor hard to turn raied you can feel and will adversely affect steering, (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Brake excessively binding new pads and disc fitted but break is binding , (1.2.1 (f))
Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort On the limit , discs will require replacement before next test (1.2.1 (e))
Front Inner Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy these will need doing same time as seals, do brakes at same time then it will be all done !! (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil seal is leaking soon it will require replacing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened well worn requires replacement soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Outer pad looks low as disc will require changing any way (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3mm in place (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha FJR1300A?
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WU05 BYO is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 29,328 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 WU05 BYO, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha FJR1300A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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WU05 BYO is a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 20 July 2005.
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