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LJ56 BKA

2006 Yamaha FJR1300A

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,661 mi
Last recorded29,661 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A26,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 BKA
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 29,661 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 28,656 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 28,305 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 27,094 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 25,762 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 25,549 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 25,451 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 24,828 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 24,828 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,690 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 24,259 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 24,259 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 23,942 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 23,630 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 21,432 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 BKA is a 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BKA, 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 BKA is a 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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