Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
YAMAHA FJR 1300 AS
The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.
“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.
Pass rate over time
The FJR 1300 AS's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2010 (90.9% → 90.9%).
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage FJR 1300 AS passes first time 95.8% of the time; by 50k that's 78.4%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a FJR 1300 AS
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
37 | 31.1 | 0.6× |
| steering and suspension |
|
20 | 16.8 | 0.6× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
17 | 14.3 | 0.8× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
13 | 10.9 | 0.1× |
| suspension |
|
12 | 10.1 | 1.2× |
| tyres |
|
10 | 8.4 | 1.2× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
6 | 5 | 0.3× |
| Items Not Tested |
|
2 | 1.7 | 1.0× |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 0.8 | 0.1× |
| steering |
|
1 | 0.8 | 0.2× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the FJR 1300 AS beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the FJR 1300 AS.
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Pass rate by registration year
Highest pass rate: 2013 (96.7%). Lowest: 2008 (88.5%). Every FJR 1300 As year compared →
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
YAMAHA FJR 1300 AS FAQ
Is the YAMAHA FJR 1300 AS reliable?
The YAMAHA FJR 1300 AS is more reliable than average for its class: 90.5% of its 1,097 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #800 of 5428 models.
What does a FJR 1300 AS fail its MOT on most?
brakes: 31% of all defects recorded against failed FJR 1300 AS tests.
What is the best year of FJR 1300 AS to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2013-registered examples do best (96.7%) and 2008 worst (88.5%). Condition and history still trump the year.
How many miles will a FJR 1300 AS last?
The median FJR 1300 AS shows 19,625 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 78.4% of the time, so mileage alone rarely decides the result.
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