Yamaha FJR MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

7.0 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Yamaha FJR tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely21.4%

   9 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements19.0%

   8 occurrences

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely16.7%

   7 occurrences

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm9.5%

   4 occurrences

5. 5.Brake control has insufficient reserve travel9.5%

   4 occurrences

6. 6.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement9.5%

   4 occurrences

7. 7.A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc4.8%

   2 occurrences

8. 8.Contaminated with oil, grease etc4.8%

   2 occurrences

9. 9.A wheel bearing with excessive play4.8%

   2 occurrences

10. 10.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play4.8%

    2 occurrences

11. 11.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED4.8%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured4.8%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha FJR tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.9%

   85 tests

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.2%

   34 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.3%

   25 tests

4. 4.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured1.7%

   18 tests

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely1.5%

   16 tests

6. 6.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn1.3%

   14 tests

7. 7.A wheel bearing with excessive play1.2%

   13 tests

8. 8.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play1.0%

   11 tests

How wear changes the picture

FJR pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The FJR fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

31,589

Test classes

class 2: 1,078 · class 1: 1

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha FJR?

93.5% unadjusted, from 1,079 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha FJR fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 21.4% of failed Yamaha FJR tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (19.0%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha FJR usually have at its MOT?

31,589 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.