Yamaha Fjr (2015)
2015 Yamaha Fjr
CarHunch analysed 149 real MOT records for the 2015 Yamaha Fjr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 Yamaha FJR is a genuinely reliable machine, passing its MOT on the first attempt 93.6% of the time—well ahead of the UK average of 80%. However, just under one in six of these bikes (16.8%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a concern worth noting if you're buying used.
These FJRs are running relatively low mileage for their age, averaging just 21,162 miles, suggesting they're being ridden conservatively or kept in storage for chunks of the year. With fewer than half a failure per vehicle on average and only 1.7 advisories apiece, the mechanical picture is straightforward—focus your pre-purchase inspection on the electrical and brake systems where issues are most likely to crop up.
What to check before buying a 2015 Yamaha Fjr
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Yamaha Fjr vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2015 Yamaha Fjr vehicles fall between 10,595 and 26,345 miles.
2015 Yamaha Fjr — Still on the Road
90 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 67% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 Yamaha Fjr
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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39.5%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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23.2%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14.1%
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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10.2%
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
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8.5%
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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7.9%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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6.2%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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6.2%
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.
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