Yamaha FJR1300 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

2.2 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 FJR1300 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 severely47.8%

   32 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements22.4%

   15 occurrences

3. 3.A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc22.4%

   15 occurrences

4. 4.Contaminated with oil, grease etc11.9%

   8 occurrences

5. 5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake6.0%

   4 occurrences

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm6.0%

   4 occurrences

7. 7.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements6.0%

   4 occurrences

8. 8.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake6.0%

   4 occurrences

9. 9.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.0%

   4 occurrences

10. 10.Brake control not releasing correctly so that the functionality of brakes affected4.5%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements4.5%

    3 occurrences

12. 12.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released4.5%

    3 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha FJR1300 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.3%

   75 tests

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely7.3%

   66 tests

3. 3.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake5.0%

   45 tests

4. 4.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured3.2%

   29 tests

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.0%

   27 tests

6. 6.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.8%

   25 tests

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.9%

   17 tests

8. 8.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted1.8%

   16 tests

What gets tested

The FJR1300 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

45,859

Test classes

class 2: 900

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha FJR1300?

88.8% unadjusted, from 900 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha FJR1300 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 47.8% of failed Yamaha FJR1300 tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (22.4%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha FJR1300 usually have at its MOT?

45,859 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.