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Y344 RFM

2001 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,586 mi
Last recorded49,586 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FJR130033,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY344 RFM
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 49,586 miles

SLIGHT BINDING REAR BRAKE

Pass 9 Apr 2025 49,522 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 49,511 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 49,492 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 49,334 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 49,118 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 48,682 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 48,388 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 48,384 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 46,520 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 44,115 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 44,058 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 41,085 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,958 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 33,514 miles

front brake binding slightly

nearside exhaust clamp broken but box still secure

Pass 16 Dec 2008 29,122 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 24,899 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 24,889 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 22,104 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2005 19,414 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

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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Y344 RFM 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 85%.

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 Y344 RFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y344 RFM registered?

Y344 RFM is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 5 July 2001.

Is Y344 RFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y344 RFM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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