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OU06 BVJ

2006 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,847 mi
Last recorded51,847 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A26,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 BVJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 51,847 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 50,858 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Fr Tyre 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 50,319 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Fr. tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 48,118 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 47,664 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 47,664 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 45,635 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 45,635 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 38,992 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 36,725 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 31,026 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 25,430 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 25,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 18 May 2015 23,640 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2014 21,063 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 21,059 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 20,609 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 19,043 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 16,631 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 12,399 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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OU06 BVJ is a 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OU06 BVJ, 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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What year was OU06 BVJ registered?

OU06 BVJ is a 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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