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Y153 GBD

2001 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,488 mi
Last recorded22,488 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FJR130033,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 GBD
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 22,488 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 22,371 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 22,022 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 21,826 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 21,551 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021 21,237 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 20,739 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 20,213 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 19,314 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 19,313 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 19,042 miles

rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2016 18,532 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 18,319 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 17,474 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 15,527 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 15,527 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 13,257 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 11,276 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 11,274 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 11,058 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 9,965 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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Y153 GBD is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y153 GBD, 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 Y153 GBD registered?

Y153 GBD is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y153 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y153 GBD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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