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Y279 PVS

2001 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

30,883 mi
Last recorded30,883 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FJR130033,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 PVS
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 30,883 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 30,797 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 30,663 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 30,481 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 29,951 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 29,675 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 28,914 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 27,831 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 26,633 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 25,847 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 25,072 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 24,184 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 24,184 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 23,646 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 22,562 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 21,774 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 20,974 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 20,161 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 19,594 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 18,675 miles

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

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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Y279 PVS is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y279 PVS, 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 Y279 PVS registered?

Y279 PVS is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 21 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y279 PVS shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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