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VA57 XMJ

2007 Yamaha FJR1300A

Maroon Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,922 mi
Last recorded66,922 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Yamaha FJR1300A26,163 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 XMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2007
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 66,922 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 64,111 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 60,395 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 60,395 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 55,678 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 55,678 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 51,216 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 49,435 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 49,435 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected rear brake lever not releasing (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm offside front tyre tread below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 45,839 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 43,039 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 40,225 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 40,177 miles

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

Offside OIL ALSO ON BRAKE DISC/PADS

Pass 21 Jun 2016 35,746 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 31,471 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,460 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 26,052 miles

front tyre wearing on right hand side

rear brake lever pivoit starting to seize.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 21,137 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 16,301 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 16,301 miles

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

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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VA57 XMJ is a 2007 Yamaha FJR1300A in Maroon with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha FJR1300A models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 26,163 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 VA57 XMJ, 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 19 years old, this Yamaha FJR1300A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA57 XMJ registered?

VA57 XMJ is a 2007 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 29 December 2007.

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