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Y278 GDM

2001 Yamaha FJR1300

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,263 mi
Last recorded26,263 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FJR130033,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 GDM
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 26,263 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 26,106 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 25,837 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 25,748 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 25,748 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front control (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2022 25,463 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 25,449 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale not working

Pass 10 Jun 2020 25,329 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 25,107 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 25,062 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 24,766 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 24,095 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 23,716 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 22,481 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 22,292 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 21,606 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 20,953 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 20,953 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 20,938 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 17,669 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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Y278 GDM is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300 in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y278 GDM, 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 Y278 GDM registered?

Y278 GDM is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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