Yamaha FJR1300A MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

3.0 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 FJR1300A 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 severely35.1%

   39 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements23.4%

   26 occurrences

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm17.1%

   19 occurrences

4. 4.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.4%

   6 occurrences

5. 5.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement5.4%

   6 occurrences

6. 6.A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc5.4%

   6 occurrences

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

   5 occurrences

8. 8.On a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is inadequate braking effort at a wheel4.5%

   5 occurrences

9. 9.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.5%

   5 occurrences

10. 10.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements3.6%

    4 occurrences

11. 11.Contaminated with oil, grease etc3.6%

    4 occurrences

12. 12.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake3.6%

    4 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha FJR1300A tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.5%

   119 tests

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely5.4%

   76 tests

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

   49 tests

4. 4.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn3.1%

   43 tests

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.0%

   28 tests

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

   27 tests

7. 7.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured1.6%

   22 tests

8. 8.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play0.9%

   13 tests

How wear changes the picture

FJR1300A pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The FJR1300A fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

40,945

Test classes

class 2: 1,405

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha FJR1300A?

89.5% unadjusted, from 1,405 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha FJR1300A fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 35.1% of failed Yamaha FJR1300A tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (23.4%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha FJR1300A usually have at its MOT?

40,945 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.