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X8 RYG

2001 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

49,430 mi
Last recorded49,430 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FJR130033,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 RYG
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 49,430 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 49,273 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 49,208 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 49,029 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 47,712 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 47,605 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 47,370 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 46,036 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 45,637 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 45,031 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 43,201 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 41,186 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 40,196 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 39,076 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 38,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,109 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 30,789 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 26,510 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

left hand grip loose

Fail 9 May 2008 26,510 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

left hand grip loose

Pass 28 Apr 2007 22,926 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2007 22,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 20,300 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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X8 RYG is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver 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 X8 RYG, 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.

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What year was X8 RYG registered?

X8 RYG is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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