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Y59 YAM

2001 Yamaha FJR1300

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,258 mi
Last recorded73,258 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FJR130033,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 73,258 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 72,144 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 68,063 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 68,063 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2021 58,951 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 51,860 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 51,858 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2015 51,039 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 51,038 miles

Front Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Jul 2014 49,481 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 47,173 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 46,502 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 44,926 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 40,634 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 34,160 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 28,115 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 22,288 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 17,045 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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Y59 YAM is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300 in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y59 YAM, 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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Y59 YAM is a 2001 Yamaha FJR1300, first registered on 12 May 2001.

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