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G5 BLS

2009 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

33,103 mi
Last recorded33,103 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FJR1300A25,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 BLS
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 33,103 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 32,989 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 32,824 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 32,296 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 31,713 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 28,603 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2020 28,603 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 27,504 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 19,432 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 18,887 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 16,349 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 13,883 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 11,064 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 9,428 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 9,428 miles

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

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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G5 BLS is a 2009 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha FJR1300A models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 25,303 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 G5 BLS, 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 17 years old, this Yamaha FJR1300A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G5 BLS is a 2009 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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