Yamaha Fjr1300
MotorcycleFrom 963 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 27 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 27 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 20 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 7 |
| contaminated with oil, grease etc | 6 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc | 4 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 3 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 3 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 14.6% of Fjr1300 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £67.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 88.7% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured |
| 2002 | 88.4% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2001 | 86% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fjr1300s tested had between 30,753 and 55,630 miles on the clock.
At 43,148 median miles, the Fjr1300 has 0.026 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Yamaha models
| Yamaha Mt | 87.6% |
| Yamaha Gpd125-A Nmax 125 Abs | 80.8% |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 87.8% |
| Yamaha Unclassified | 86.6% |
| Yamaha Fzs600 | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Yamaha Fjr1300 MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Fjr1300 has a 88.9% MOT pass rate based on 963 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Fjr1300?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Fjr1300 is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 27 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Fjr1300 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Fjr1300 is 43,148 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 30,753 and 55,630 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.