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OU56 FHY

2006 Yamaha FJR1300A

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,891 mi
Last recorded58,891 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A26,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 FHY
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 58,891 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 58,478 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 54,640 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 54,514 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))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 51,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 51,345 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticking (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 47,592 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 47,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 43,780 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 34,697 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 34,560 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 34,491 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 34,212 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,662 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 27,235 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 25,020 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 22,842 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 21,587 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 21,587 miles

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

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

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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OU56 FHY is a 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OU56 FHY, 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 OU56 FHY registered?

OU56 FHY is a 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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