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Y157 YRY

2001 Yamaha FJR1300

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

131,336 mi
Last recorded131,336 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FJR130033,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 YRY
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 131,336 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 131,293 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 130,977 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 130,827 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2022 130,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 129,273 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 129,273 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 127,502 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 127,482 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 120,761 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 120,761 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 108,610 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 100,723 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 95,443 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 95,095 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 93,839 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2013 93,839 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2011 93,051 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 90,555 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 90,555 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 87,087 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Mar 2008 82,052 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 82,052 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2007 69,024 miles

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 69,024 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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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Y157 YRY is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300 in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y157 YRY, 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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Y157 YRY is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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