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BU06 CAV

2006 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,541 mi
Last recorded47,541 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A26,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 CAV
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 47,541 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 45,538 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 43,293 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 43,290 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 41,513 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 39,428 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 36,460 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 30,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 25,952 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 23,097 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 20,888 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 18,577 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 17,002 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 16,969 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 13,526 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 19 Apr 2012 13,526 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Mar 2011 11,480 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 9,542 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2009 7,110 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FJR1300A?

Based on 29,998 MOT tests across 2,556 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
1,745
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 317
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 271
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 78
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 52
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 43
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BU06 CAV is a 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 26,824 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha FJR1300A fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 317 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU06 CAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FJR1300A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha FJR1300A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU06 CAV is a 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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