Yamaha Fjr1300A
MotorcycleFrom 1,804 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 32 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 | 32 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 15 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 10 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 10 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 9 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 9 |
| a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released | 8 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 6 |
| a brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc | 5 |
| contaminated with oil, grease etc | 5 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 89.1% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2010 | 88.7% | forks or fork yoke fractured, insecure, excessively deformed or excessively corroded, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2009 | 91% | brake control has insufficient reserve travel, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 2008 | 90.9% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
4 earlier years
| 2007 | 91.5% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2006 | 91.5% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 2005 | 91.1% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2004 | 83.3% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fjr1300As tested had between 28,800 and 53,273 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 39,170 median miles, the Fjr1300A has 0.025 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 Fjr1300A MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Fjr1300A has a 90.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,804 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Fjr1300A?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Fjr1300A is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 32 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Fjr1300A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Fjr1300A is 39,170 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 28,800 and 53,273 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.