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RF09 KXU

2009 Yamaha FJR1300A

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,185 mi
Last recorded79,185 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FJR1300A25,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 KXU
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 79,185 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 75,505 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 70,355 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 69,343 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 65,538 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 62,495 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2016 62,495 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 53,509 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 51,245 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 45,057 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 45,057 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 33,479 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RF09 KXU is a 2009 Yamaha FJR1300A in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RF09 KXU, 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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What year was RF09 KXU registered?

RF09 KXU is a 2009 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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