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LJ56 BFU

2006 Yamaha FJR1300A

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,662 mi
Last recorded17,662 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A26,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 BFU
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 17,662 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 17,662 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 16,311 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 16,286 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock steering lock stop missing on bottom yoke (2.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 15,702 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 14,702 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 14,142 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 12,446 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 8,333 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 5,796 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 5,732 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 4,859 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 3,802 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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LJ56 BFU is a 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LJ56 BFU, 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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LJ56 BFU is a 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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