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Y38 GHC

2001 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

144,284 mi
Last recorded144,284 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FJR130033,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 GHC
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 144,284 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 138,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 132,371 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 125,271 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 117,202 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 111,182 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 103,460 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 103,460 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 93,817 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 136,933 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 77,828 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 68,482 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 57,235 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 54,651 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 50,655 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 43,085 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 31,803 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 31,803 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 24,381 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 23,402 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 22,274 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 21,361 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 19,773 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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Y38 GHC is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y38 GHC, 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 Y38 GHC registered?

Y38 GHC is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y38 GHC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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